Could Georgetown Center Give Houston Rockets Big Man Depth?

While some position rooms may be full for the Rockets, the center slot is in need of some depth.

Feb 8, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Georgetown Hoyas forward Thomas Sorber (35) celebrates during the second half against the Seton Hall Pirates at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images | Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

While some fans would agree the guard and forward positions for the Houston Rockets have plenty of players to fill their respective rooms, one position that is in dire need of depth is the center slot.

As of right now heading into the 2025-26 NBA season the Houston Rockets will have Alperen Sengun and Jock Landale to make up their center room, with some Rockets fans hopeful that veteran big man Steven Adams is re-signed as he is currently an UFA for next season. 

One name from the 2025 NBA Draft class that has been linked to the Houston Rockets is Georgetown center Thomas Sorber, coming off a great freshman campaign where he averaged 14.5 points and 8.5 rebounds, along with 2 blocks and 1.5 steals per game. 

Georgetown’s Thomas Sorber’s official measurements from the NBA Draft Combine:

6’9 ¼ barefoot, 262.8 lbs with a 7’6” wingspan and 9’1"standing reach

Impressive measurements for the freshman center with that crazy wingspan that will be one of the longest in the NBA. pic.twitter.com/xy7PBlMehB

— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) May 12, 2025

In a recently updated NBA Mock Draft by NBADraft.net the Houston Rockets landed Thomas Sorber, which would be a great addition to their already youthful and exciting team.

Sorber's 72% at the FT line has been a big highlight to his game, along with the defensive capabilities he possesses as a rim protector. He is very athletic and can score well in the paint unafraid to bump and get dirty in the paint for his points.

One of the big winners from the NBA Draft Combine is Thomas Sorber.

Measuring in at over 6’10” in shoes with a 7’6” wingspan, Sorber is viewed as a potential lottery pick.

The 19-year-old averaged 14.5 points, 8.5 rebounds and 3.5 stocks at Georgetown.pic.twitter.com/w4zjzzcPRv

— Evan Sidery (@esidery) May 15, 2025

With the NBA Draft coming up within the next month the Houston Rockets will certainly do their due diligence on a player of Thomas Sorber's merit given the lack of depth at the center position going into next season.

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