Overview
Thomas Sorber grew up in New Jersey before transferring to Archbishop Ryan High School in Pennsylvania, where he emerged as a four-star recruit. He chose Georgetown over Miami, Villanova and Providence but only spent one season with the Hoyas. Sorber made the most of his limited time in college, earning Third-Team All-Big East and Big East All-Freshman Team honors after averaging 14.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 2 blocks and 1.5 steals in 31.3 minutes per game. However, his freshman campaign was cut short after undergoing foot surgery in February.
Analysis
Sorber is a great low-post scorer who was active on defense. He was willing to shoot open 3-pointers in college, but the results weren’t there despite solid mechanics. Sorber excels at dribble handoffs and passing out of postups or double teams, showing a solid feel for the game. Sorber’s defense draws the attention of scouts, but he shows just enough offensive upside to be encouraged as a two-way player at the NBA level.
Projection
At 6-foot-10 with elite defensive traits, Sorber shares physical similarities to Atlanta’s Onyeka Okongwu. If he’s able to extend his range, Sorber could have an upside close to Houston’s Jabari Smith Jr., who was taken with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. Or Sorber could focus on his offensive footwork like Drew Timme, who got a chance in the NBA after dominating the NBA G League during his first professional season. If Sorber adds to his offensive game, he profiles as a solid two-way starter, but he’ll likely be a defensive-focused player to start his NBA career.
— Profile by RotoWire.com