Archbishop Ryan center Thomas Sorber commits to Georgetown

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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