The Utah Jazz, focused on enhancing their frontcourt depth, are reportedly targeting Georgetown’s Thomas Sorber, a rising talent in the 2025 NBA Draft. Though he lacks the widespread recognition of other top-tier prospects, Sorber’s two-way ability and promising upside have drawn interest from decision-makers in Salt Lake City.
Utah holds the No. 5 overall pick—a valuable draft position, often considered a pivot point after the consensus top four prospects: Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey, and V.J. Edgecombe. With those names likely off the board, the Jazz face mounting pressure to get it right. Sorber, one of the Big East’s most productive big men, may be the answer.
Thomas Sorber Could Be Utah Jazz’s Answer at No. 5 Overall
Georgetown forward Thomas Sorber’s rise from Trenton, New Jersey, to prominence in the Big East highlights his combination of size, intelligence, and determination. The Hoyas freshman made an immediate impact at 6’10” and 255 pounds, with a 7’3″ wingspan.
He averaged 14.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 2 blocks across 31 minutes per game, earning All-Big East Third Team and unanimous All-Freshman honors, despite missing the end of the season due to a foot injury.
Thomas Sorber 25 points, 15 rebounds, 3 blocks on 10-17 FG vs. Providence.
Potential target for Washington at No. 18.
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His physical presence was central to Georgetown’s interior play, especially defensively, where the team saw significant improvement when Sorber was on the court. A reliable finisher around the basket, he also demonstrated soft hands and a natural feel for scoring through contact.
For Utah, Sorber presents a solution to their frontcourt needs. His skills as a pick-and-roll finisher, combined with the ability to catch lobs and convert free throws at over 70%, make him an attractive offensive piece. His willingness to shoot from mid-range and beyond the arc points to potential as a floor spacer—a critical asset in the modern NBA.
Defensively, Sorber shows maturity beyond his age. He contests shots without frequent fouling, uses solid timing and positioning in drop coverage, and can hedge and recover thanks to surprising agility for his size.
College Sports Network projects Sorber to Utah with the No. 5 pick.
“Sorber is a tank at 6’10” and 255 pounds, using his physical presence to body the opposition on both ends of the court.” They added, “That’s not to say he doesn’t have a soft touch around the basket.”
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Sorber’s foundation of strength, finishing ability, and defensive instincts could make him a perfect fit in Utah’s development-driven system.
Surrounded by veteran leadership and a coaching staff that emphasizes two-way growth, he has the tools to evolve into a starting-caliber frontcourt anchor.
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