Sorber, a freshman, has been an impact player from Day 1 for the Hoyas.
Name: Thomas Sorber
Class: Freshman
Height: 6-10
Position: Forward / Center
Statistics: 15.2 points, 8 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.3 steals, 2 blocks. 54.4% FG, 19% 3PT, 73.7% FT
Thomas Sorber immediately stood out at Georgetown’s first practice of the season that was open to the media. It was apparent that the program with such a storied history of producing elite big men had found its next big-time post-player.
For a 6-10 freshman, Sorber moves incredibly well. Sometimes players that young still need to grow into their frames but Sorber is fluid getting up and down the court, explosive vertically, and moves his feet well latterly.
In Georgetown’s most recent game, a 61-60 narrow escape against Seton Hall, Sorber ended up defending a guard with the game on the line. Sorber was able to keep the guard in front of him without committing a foul and Georgetown held on to win. Sorber finished with 19 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, and 4 blocks.
This was a big bounce-back performance from Sorber who struggled in their previous game, an 81-57 rout of Creighton. Creighton center Ryan Kalkbrenner is arguably the best interior defender in the country and he gave Sorber fits. However, Sorber is at his best when his team needs him most and the Georgetown guard carried the day on that occasion.
Sorber isn’t showing up on many draft boards at the moment as most still consider him more of a candidate for the 2026 draft. If he keeps up a similar level of production throughout Big East play, a tall task for a freshman, many teams and evaluators will be forced to come around.
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If everything clicks for Sorber, he could be a multi-positional big capable of playing either the 4 or the 5 depending on fit and situation. Every team, especially to close playoff games, is looking for a big man who can switch 1 through 5, protect the rim, and space the floor.
Sorber’s still got room to grow as a shooter. When asked about his potential, one scout expressed some concern about the role he fills for a team if he isn’t able to stretch the defense. Currently, Sorber’s shown more of a traditional center’s skillset as he doesn’t put the ball on the floor much or create for himself. This could lead to him being perceived as a tweener, in a negative sense.
Fortunately, he displays good touch around the rim, is confident shooting from mid-range, and is a respectable enough free-throw shooter to project that he’ll eventually be able to step out to the perimeter. That’ll be enough for at least one team to want to take a chance on his physical tools, impressive production at such a young age, and overall impact. Even if he never becomes a high-level shooter, there’s enough else there for Sorber to make an impact as a Daniel Gafford-type rotation big man.
There are plenty of “good stats on bad teams” players out there but that’s not the case with Sorber as his contributions are leading to wins for Georgetown. They’re currently 10-2 overall and 2-0 in the Big East. Mind you, this is a Georgetown program that finished last season 9-23 and 2-18 in conference. They’ve got a more talented roster overall but Sorber is a major factor in their early success.
If Sorber and Georgetown keep this up throughout conference play, expect to hear a lot more about his chances of winding up in the 20 or so of this year’s NBA Draft. For more on Sorber and how he compares to another local freshman center, check out the latest Bleav in Wizards podcast.