Legend Mike Tuck hailed after reaching two remarkable Sheffield Sharks landmarks

Mike Tuck, the Sheffield Sharks legend. Picture Bruce Rollinson

Just over 12 years after hitting his first three pointer as a Sheffield Sharks player, Mike Tuck became the Sharks’ record BBL Championship points scorer over the weekend – fittingly against the same opposition.

Tuck’s first points came against the Guildford Heat in December 2009 – the team now known as the Surrey Scorchers, who the Sharks beat to return to winning ways on an afternoon when Tuck also reached the 2,500 career rebounds mark.

The Sharks ran out 70-65 winners in Surrey, with Tuck finishing with 16 points – with five rebounds and a steal – plus a couple more landmarks in a remarkable career.

Tuck, 38, passed the previous record of 4,252 points previously held by Todd Cauthorn with a three-pointer in the second quarter against the Scorchers.