The Man Who Won’t Be Ignored

They’re calling him “the most complete big man in this draft.” And honestly? I can’t argue.

I’ve studied every frame of footage from last season. I’ve run the numbers on every defensive metric. And let me tell you—Thomas Sörb isn’t just another high-flying freshman with a highlight reel.

He’s got that rare blend: size, skill, smarts… and heart.

Not Just Tall — He’s Built Like a Tank

Sörb stands at 6’10” (206.3 cm), but his wingspan? A full 7’6” (228.6 cm). That means when he stretches for a block or grabs an offensive board, it feels like he’s cheating physics.

And don’t get me started on his 7.8% block rate—that’s elite for anyone, especially someone playing so much time inside.

But here’s what most analysts miss: he doesn’t just defend—he controls. He alters shots without fouling, rotates like clockwork, and reads plays before they even happen.

All-Around Game Without the Fluff

Now let’s talk about what makes him different from other bigs:

• 14.5 PPG, 8.5 RPG, 2.4 APG, 2 BPG, 1.5 SPG
• Shooting 53.2% from the field—yes, that includes tough mid-range pull-ups in traffic.
• And yes—he can pass out of double teams with precision.

He doesn’t need to be perfect shooting from deep (he still needs work there), but when you’ve got someone who can score and set up teammates while guarding two positions at once… that’s not just talent—that’s rare.

Why Is Everyone Quiet About Him?

Here’s where it gets spicy. Sörb missed pre-draft testing due to a toe injury—a minor setback that derailed his showcase moment. But listen: he played 24 games for Georgetown with grit and consistency. The injury? Real—but not career-threatening. The silence around him? That says more than any stat line ever could.

We love flashy point guards with three-point bombs. We adore shooters who light up lights in isolation drills. But when we see a player who does everything without needing to force anything? The system pushes him into obscurity—not because he’s bad… but because he doesn’t fit the narrative we want to believe in.

This is exactly why I’m so fired up about this pick—the underdog story isn’t always about scoring 30 in one game. Sometimes it’s about being unstoppable across five categories while nobody notices until it’s too late.

Comparing Him to Quinn – The Real Talk Breakdown

Some say DeAndre Quinn has better raw tools—but let me ask you: what good is raw power if you can’t use it efficiently? Pace-wise, Quinn struggles against switch-heavy defenses; Sörb thrives under pressure, after all—his IQ is off the charts for a big man coming straight out of college.. The data proves it: higher defensive win shares per 40 minutes, better rim protection timing—and yes—he even leads on transition assists among centers last year! That kind of versatility doesn’t come by accident—it comes from relentless repetition… and hunger. Which brings me back to my biggest point: not everyone gets lucky enough to have their name called early—and some deserve it far more than those who do simply because they’re photogenic or came from Duke or Kentucky.. It’s not fair—but it happens daily across leagues globally, especially when bias hides behind stats charts.. So if Thomas Sörb falls below pick #15? That wouldn’t be talent failure—it’d be systemic blindness..❓ � � � � � �