Archbishop Ryan center Thomas Sorber commits to Georgetown
The center chose the Hoyas over other top programs in Providence, Villanova, and Miami.
Sitting alongside his family inside the Archbishop Ryan gym, junior center Thomas Sorber announced Wednesday his pledge to Georgetown.
The 6-foot-9 Sorber decided to join Ed Cooley, who was named Georgetown’s head coach in March. He also considered Providence, Villanova, and Miami.
The four-star prospect is ranked No. 50 in the nation, according to ESPN, and is 247Sports’ No. 5 player in the state. He is a member of the class of 2024, but On3 reported that there is a chance Sorber will reclassify and join the Hoyas this fall. The decision likely will be made after the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League’s Peach Jam, a tournament in Georgia that ends in early July.
“It’s a great spot. We think it’s a great fit for Thomas,” Ryan coach Joe Zeglinski told the audience. “The next great big coming out of Georgetown.”
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Besides his frame, Sorber presents plenty of versatility at his size as a shooter and shot blocker.
He averaged 17.8 points and 11.2 rebounds this season with the Raiders, who finished 17-11. He helped secure Ryan’s 69-65 victory against Radnor in the PIAA Class 5A quarterfinals, finishing with 14 points, 10 rebounds, and nine blocks.
Sorber’s commitment came a week after fellow Archbishop Ryan junior Darren Williams committed to Florida Gulf Coast.
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