After a stellar freshman campaign, Thomas Sorber hopes to hear his name called early during the NBA Draft.
Thomas Sorber Taking His Talents to The Big Stage
Georgetown’s big man, Sorber, keeps climbing the draft charts. As the event moves closer, the buzz surrounding his name increases. The six-foot-ten, 255-pound post player grabbed the attention of those in the know. Basketball insider Rob Reinhart extols Sorber’s virtues in this tweet, stating:
“He’s the best Georgetown product we’ve seen in years. It’s a testament to what Ed Cooley has built over there. It would be a massive mistake for him to pass up this opportunity. If he doesn’t push for this year’s draft, I don’t see him being drafted in the future, and that’s my professional opinion.”
For a program that became accustomed to churning out NBA players, the Hoyas fell upon hard times. Gone are the days of Patrick Ewing, Alonzo Mourning, and Allen Iverson. Georgetown ruled the ’80s/’90s Big East with brute force and power.
Now, the school is also an also-ran. They hope Sorber will bring the program back to relevance. Moreover, future recruits can see the Hoyas placing talent in the NBA via the first-round draft.
Player Profile
Yahoo Senior NBA Analyst Kevin O’Connor performed a deep dive on the talented big. You can read it in full here. However, let’s delve into what makes Sorber’s game stand out.
O’Connor praises the ability of the Hoya to finish and pass, stating:
“Throwback skills with soft hands, good touch, and power finishing when he needs it. He’s firm and physical, so he does a good job of sealing defenders, catching the ball, then keeping it high, and then finding the blue sky to score.”
“Bigs with high basketball IQs help lubricate offensive systems because they can keep motion flowing on the perimeter with handoffs and interior feeds. Sorber brings these qualities, whether on the perimeter, kicking it out from the post, or throwing an outlet on the break.”
While not a player who jumps out of the gym, Sorber will use his frame as a below-the-basket workhorse. Like O’Connor mentions, the old school approach fits here. Where he breaks the traditional mold is his ability to find the open man.
NBA Profile
When looking for an NBA comparison that makes sense, look no further than the Cleveland Cavaliers’ big man Jarrett Allen. Allen is a traditional big man who attacks the glass and cashes in on putbacks, dunks, and layups. He converts field goals at a 64.1% clip.
He stepped up his game this season, making 70.6% of his attempts. Sorber can evolve into that player. In a world of stretch-four and jumpshooting post players, be a traditional big man who batters and bodied opponents down low. The NBA looks prime to see a resurgence of players who look like they just jumped out of the 1990s/
Sorber will hear his name called during the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft. At the same time, nothing about his game screams flashiness or highlight reel excitement. Too many focus on the sizzle, leaving the steak alone and unattended. Sorber is a completely meat-and-potatoes type of player. Most importantly, he will grind and do the dirty work at the basketball.
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The Hoya freshman will absorb an elbow to gain position. Far enough removed from another era, Sorber will become everyone’s favorite teammate. Yet don’t undersell his skill set. A big that can kick the ball out to a shooter or occupy the mid-post, finding the cutter to the hoop.
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