Thomas Sorber

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Thomas Sorber
No. 12–Oklahoma City Thunder
Position Center
League NBA
Personal information
Born (2005-12-25) December 25, 2005 (age 19)
Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school
College Georgetown (2024–2025)
NBA draft 2025: 1st round, 15th overall pick
Drafted by Oklahoma City Thunder
Playing career2025–present
Career history
2025–present Oklahoma City Thunder
Career highlights
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Thomas Francis Sorber (born December 25, 2005) is an American professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Georgetown Hoyas.

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Early life and high school career

Sorber grew up in Trenton, New Jersey, and initially attended Trenton Catholic Academy. [1] He transferred to Archbishop Ryan High School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania after his freshman year. [2] As a sophomore, Sorber averaged 16.5 points per game and led the Philadelphia Catholic League in rebounding. [3]

Recruiting

Sorber was rated a four-star recruit and committed to playing college basketball for Georgetown over offers from Miami (Florida), Providence, and Villanova. [4]

College recruiting information
NameHometownSchoolHeightWeightCommit date
Thomas Sorber
C 		Trenton, NJ Archbishop Ryan (PA)6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)250 lb (110 kg)May 17, 2023 
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  4 stars.svg     247Sports:  4 stars.svg     ESPN:  4 stars.svg    (87)
Overall recruit ranking:    Rivals: 42    247Sports: 46    ESPN: 56
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Georgetown 2024 Basketball Commitments". Rivals. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
  • "2024 Georgetown Hoyas Recruiting Class". ESPN. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
  • "2024 Team Ranking". Rivals. Retrieved August 20, 2025.

College career

Sorber scored 20 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in his college debut against Lehigh. [5] [6] He scored 25 points with nine rebounds in the next game against Fairfield and was named the Big East Conference Rookie of the Week for the first week of the season. [7] [8]

At the conclusion of his freshman season, Sorber was named to the All-Big East Third Team and was a unanimous selection to the Big East All-Freshman team. [9] As a freshman, he averaged 14.5 points, 8.5 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game. On March 27, 2025, Sorber declared for the 2025 NBA draft while maintaining his college eligibility. [10] He later decided to remain in the draft. [11]

Professional career

On June 25th, Sorber was selected as the 15th overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft, by the Oklahoma City Thunder. [12] His selection made him the first player in the history of Georgetown basketball to be drafted directly into the NBA as a freshman. [13]

Career statistics

Legend
  GPGames played  GS Games started MPG Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage 3P%  3-point field goal percentage FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game APG  Assists per game SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high

College

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2024–25 Georgetown 242331.3.532.162.7248.52.41.52.014.5

Personal life

His family is from Liberia, where his late father, Peter Sorber Sr., was a star soccer player. Thomas' brother, Peter Jr., played basketball at Morgan State University and Lincoln University (Pennsylvania). [14]

References

  1. ↑ Zagoria, Adam (December 20, 2024). "N.J. native wants to be Georgetown's next great big man, and the NBA is already noticing". NJ.com . Retrieved January 9, 2025.
  2. ↑ "How Archbishop Ryan's Thomas Sorber became the center of attention for college basketball coaches". The Philadelphia Inquirer . December 22, 2022. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Ryan big man having fun at new home". Northeast Times . March 11, 2022. Retrieved January 10, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Archbishop Ryan center Thomas Sorber commits to Georgetown". The Philadelphia Inquirer . May 17, 2023. Retrieved January 10, 2025.
  5. ↑ "After its latest roster reset, Georgetown opens with a win over Lehigh". The Washington Post . November 6, 2024. Retrieved January 10, 2025.
  6. ↑ Derryberry, Jace (December 3, 2024). "Georgetown's Thomas Sorber Has Continued Climbing NBA Draft Boards". SI.com . Retrieved January 12, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Thomas Sorber looks the part as Georgetown earns its second straight win". The Washington Post . November 9, 2024. Retrieved January 10, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Thomas Sorber Named BIG EAST Freshman of the Week". GUHoyas.com. November 11, 2024. Retrieved January 10, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Peavy Named All-BIG EAST First Team; Sorber Tabbed Third Team and Unanimous Selection to All-Freshman Team". GUHoyas.com. March 9, 2025. Retrieved April 29, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Hoyas' Sorber to declare for NBA draft, keep options open". ESPN . March 27, 2025. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Bryant, Sorber, Powell, Philon to remain in NBA draft". ESPN . May 14, 2025. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
  12. ↑ "OKC Thunder Selects Georgetown Center Thomas Sorber 15th Overall in 2025 NBA Draft". Yahoo! Sports . June 25, 2025. Retrieved June 30, 2025.
  13. ↑ "Draft Picks From Georgetown". basketball-reference.com . Retrieved July 15, 2025.
  14. ↑ Barnes, Randall (June 26, 2025). "Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Thomas Sorber has HBCU ties". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
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