THUNDERSTRUCK: Georgetown’s Sorber Selected 15th by Oklahoma City in NBA Draft

The world champs wanted the Hoyas big man!

Thomas Sorber, of your Georgetown Hoyas, has been selected 15th by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Draft. Sorber was picked by the reigning NBA champions, an organization with a clear recent history of valuing youth development, depth, and defense.

Sorber responded emotionally to the call, revealing the young man Hoyas fans cherish. With his mom by his side and family carrying a Liberian flag,

Sorber had one of the more impactful stories of the night. Concerns about his timeline for his injury recovery should be naturally eased when the world champs picked him.

Looking at the NBA rookie salary scale, the first selection after the lottery picks (15th) can be paid +/- 20% of $3,879,200 for the first year and $4,073,100 for the second. With third and fourth year club options, the total contract could be near $22.5MM. Tough for NIL (or revenue share) to compete with that.

Thomas Sorber burst onto the scene in his freshman year, quickly establishing himself as a key player for the Hoyas. He earned significant recognition, including being named to the All-BIG EAST Third Team and was a unanimous selection to the All-Freshman Team.

Sorber was named to the NABC All-Mid Atlantic First Team out of the Mid Atlantic District. Sorber, listed at 6’10” and 255 lbs with a wingspan noted in the neighborhood of 7’4” – 7’6”, is highlighted as a strong two-way big man option. As a freshman, he averaged 14.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 2.0 blocks per game, showing high productivity for a first-year big in the Big East.

His strengths include an excellent feel for the game and strong passing ability, making intelligent reads when doubled or facilitating from the post. He is a skilled post scorer with good footwork and touch, effective finishing through contact. Sorber is also an elite shot-blocker and defender, excelling in drop coverage thanks to his timing, positioning, and length.

Despite being so productive, there is talk of Sorber being seen as lacking elite vertical athleticism and lateral quickness, which could limit his ability to finish above the rim in traffic or switch onto quicker players on the perimeter. His three-point shot (16.2% on low volume) is a significant area needing development outside the paint.

However, scouts relay that he shows solid mechanics and footwork on jumpers, suggesting room for growth. Fans—and the Thunder—will soon find out.

Congrats, Thomas! Hoya Saxa!