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LINKS: Sorber & Peavy Draft Rumors, Rothstein Rankings for Georgetown
Soon-to-be Lottery Pick Thomas Sorber and likely NBA Summer League standout-slash-MVP Micah Peavy are going to make some fans of the Georgetown Hoyas pretty excited this week with the NBA Draft coming Wednesday at 8PM. There has been quite a bit of buzz for each player, with news of Sorber attracting interest from the Atlanta Hawks and San Antonio Spurs, as well as the Minnesota Timberwolves and Brooklyn Nets. Peavy, during a press conference at Golden State, spoke about his love for Ed Cooley and Georgetown as a whole. Meanwhile, your Georgetown Hoyas have held steady in the Rothstein 45 rankings, even without Sorber in the projected starting lineup. They are currently at #43 from Mr. We-sleep-in-May. Advertisement Is this the right spot for the Hoyas? Too high? Too low? What about other Big East teams? Is this the right starting lineup (see roster below)? It's better to be ranked on this list than not. One might argue that building momentum—especially as we learn the nonconference schedule—relies on a couple people in the press keeping an eye on Ed Cooley's squad. Here are the links: Georgetown star drawing interest from several lottery teams ahead of NBA Draft | Georgetown freshman Thomas Sorber is drawing the interest of several teams in the lottery and also just outside the lottery ahead of Wednesday's NBA Draft. The 6-foot-10 Trenton, N.J. native has attracted interest from the Atlanta Hawks (which pick at Nos. 13 and 22) and San Antonio Spurs (No. 14) — the last two picks in the lottery. Sorber is also drawing attention from the Minnesota Timberwolves (No. 17) and Brooklyn Nets (Nos. 8, 19, 26 and 27), NJ Advance Media has learned. Jeff Green says he'd like to retire with Houston Rockets, but wants to play at least two more years | Houston Chronicle 'I want to play as long as I can,' Green told Lowe. 'The goal is to get to 20 years, so two shy. Houston has been home for me for the last couple of years, and I want to keep it that way. Hopefully, we can make something work where I can retire there, whether it be 20 or 21 years. My wife says 20 and that's it. So, I think I know what that is. So, two more years it is.' Green has played for 11 different teams, including two stints with the Rockets, finishing up the 2020 season with Houston in the bubble, then returning for the past two seasons after winning the 2023 NBA title with the Denver Nuggets. He's moved around so much and played for so long, he holds the NBA record for having the most teammates over his career. 'I can't help it that a lot of guys want to be my teammate,' Green joked. Thomas Sorber Is the Developmental Center the Wolves Need | Zone Coverage Thomas Sorber is a 19-year-old center from Trenton, NJ. At the NBA Combine, he measured 6'9.25' without shoes, 262.8 lbs, with an impressive 7'6' wingspan. Out of high school, Sorber was a consensus four-star prospect per the Recruiting Services Consensus Index (RSCI). He elected to become the next great Georgetown big over offers from Maryland, Miami, Penn State, Villanova, Providence, and Syracuse. Sorber did not have much draft buzz coming into the season, but quickly gained attention with his impressive start. He continued his form into Big East conference play before a foot injury ended his season in mid-February. Advertisement Thomas Sorber Getting Draft Lottery Buzz | Yardbarker Georgetown freshman Thomas Sorber hasn't been a secret for some time. While his 2024-25 campaign went under the radar in medias res, he started to generate buzz around the 2025 NBA Draft Combine. The most skilled big man the Hoyas have had since 2010 No. 7 pick Greg Monroe, Sorber's tape is even better sight than his numbers. As he averaged 14.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 2.0 blocks and 1.5 steals per game last season, that's saying something. Considering that, Sorber 'is drawing the interest of several teams in the lottery and also just outside the lottery' reports NJ Advance Media's Adam Zagoria. Specifically, he's 'attracted interest from the Atlanta Hawks (which pick at Nos. 13 and 22) and San Antonio Spurs (No. 14) – the last two picks in the lottery. Sorber is also drawing attention from the Minnesota Timberwolves (No. 17) and Brooklyn Nets (Nos. 19, 26 and 27),' Duke's Khaman Maluach, Maryland's Derik Queen headline list of big men in upcoming NBA draft | Beaumont Enterprise STRENGTHS: The freshman [Sorber] has the frame to tussle amid bumps in the post (6-9, 263) and in traffic. He averaged 14.5 points, 8.5 rebounds and 2.4 assists while shooting 53.2% overall, including 57.1% in post-up chances, according to Synergy. The first-round prospect has defensive potential with a 7-6 wingspan (tied for second-longest at the combine) that helped him average 2.0 blocks and 1.5 steals. CONCERNS: The 19-year-old must improve his 3-point shot (6 of 37, 16.2%). There was a limited sample size of 24 games before a foot injury ended his season, though the Hoyas lost seven of 10 without him to illustrate his value. Hawks linked to 'throwback' talent with offseason on horizon | Soaring Down South 'Various sources have indicated that they do believe the Hawks will fall right in line with Oklahoma City, Orlando and Brooklyn as teams with multiple picks in the mid-to-late first round exploring various avenues to move up the draft board,' Fischer wrote on June 12. 'Rival teams have projected the Hawks as targeting big men with whatever draft slots they ultimately operate from. After years of dangling Clint Capela on the trade block, Capela is finally expected to depart Atlanta via free agency this season, sources say. So the Hawks appear poised to have an opening for a center.' That does not mean Sorber is whom the Hawks are planning to move up for, but he would provide a sound replacement for presumed outgoing veteran Clint Capela. 2025 NBA Draft scouting report: Thomas Sorber, F/C, Georgetown | Yahoo Sports Interior defense: He's a classic drop big man who uses his tree-trunk frame and long arms to alter shots around the rim. He does a good job of using the rule of verticality, and perhaps most importantly: He tries. It shows the way he makes second efforts with rotations and chases boards when crashing the glass. And perhaps most notably, how he gets his long arms in the passing lanes to intercept passes... Perimeter quickness: Sorber gets burned when he's pulled out to the perimeter by stretch bigs or is forced to switch. Even though he hustles, he's a bit lumbering when he needs to change directions. Unless he makes dramatic progress in this category, he might end up matchup-dependent. Ahead of NBA Draft, Georgetown's Micah Peavy credits Ed Cooley for offensive development | WJLA 'I just really appreciate [Cooley],' Peavy told reporters Tuesday in San Francisco after a pre-draft workout with the Warriors. 'He helped me open up my game and he helped me show everybody what I've always thought about myself — that I can play offense and score the ball.' Peavy also thanked the Hoya program and fan base for enabling him to have a career year and become a target for NBA evaluators. 'Georgetown, it means everything to me. Not just coach Cooley — the whole coaching staff, my teammates, the fan base — they welcomed me with open arms,' he said. Surge add NBA-experienced swingman Pickett | TSN The Calgary Surge have added a dynamic wing guard to their roster, signing University of Michigan standout Jamorko Pickett for the 2025 CEBL season. Pickett, a 6-foot-9, 210-pound Detroit, MI product, brings a rare two-way skillset—capable of creating his own shot, hitting from deep, and locking down opposing wings. During his four-year career at Georgetown (2017–2021), he averaged 11.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game, earning Big East All-Freshman Team honors in 2018 and capping his senior season at 12.2 points and 7.2 rebounds per contest. He also has 13 NBA regular-season appearances with the Detroit Pistons (2021-22), giving him valuable pro experience... 'Jamorko gives us explosive scoring, size on the perimeter, and the length to disrupt passing lanes,' said Surge General Manager Shane James. 'He fills a key need in our roster, can shoot off the dribble or spot up, and brings elite pedigree from top-level college basketball, the NBA, and international FIBA leagues.' 'I'm thrilled to join a team that's already proven it can win,' said Pickett. 'Calgary has such passionate fans and a real commitment to the community—can't wait to get on the floor, make an impact, and help bring a title here.' Projected 2025-26 Georgetown Roster (class years from last season) 0 Jayden Fort, 6-9, 200F, Fr., Washington, D.C. / Jackson-Reed 2 Malik Mack, 6-2, 175G, So., Oxon Hill, Md. / St. John's College High School [D.C.], Previously at Harvard 4 Caleb Williams, 6-7, 225F, Fr., Upper Marlboro, Md. / Sidwell Friends 14 Austin Montgomery, 6-6, 205F, So., New Orleans, La. / Newman (not pictured) 15 Hashem Asadallah, 6-2, 189G, So., Jabriya, Kuwait / American School of Kuwait 22 Mason Moses, 6-6, 202G, Fr., New York, N.Y. / Brewster Academy [N.H.] 25 Julius Halaifonua, 7-0, 270C, Fr., Auckland, New Zealand / NBA Global Academy [Australia] 30 Michael Van Raaphorst, 6-2, 210G, Fr., Chatham, N.J. / Delbarton 34 Seal Diouf, 6-9, 255C, Fr., Gouda, Netherlands / The Dunn School [Calif.] 45 Kayvaun Mulready, 6-4, 220G, Fr., Worcester, Mass. / Worcester Academy 24 Jeremiah Williams 6'4 RS-Sr. via Rutgers 1 DeShawn Harris-Smith 6'5' Soph. via Maryland 12 Isaiah Abraham 6'7' Fr. via UConn 3 Vince Iwuchukwu 7'1' Jr. via St. John's Langston Love 6'5' (maybe 13) RS-Jr. via Baylor KJ Lewis 6'5' (moved in) Soph. via Arizona More from
Forbes
28-05-2025
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Why The San Antonio Spurs Should Not Trade The 14th Pick
WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 18: Thomas Sorber #35 of the Georgetown Hoyas attempts a pass past Ryan ... More Kalkbrenner #11 of the Creighton Bluejays during the first half at Capital One Arena on December 18, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by) Many NBA teams prefer to not overload their roster with rookies, as to avoid some of them being overlooked in regards to development. That said, there have been exceptions such as the 1997-1998 Cleveland Cavaliers and the 2004-2005 Chicago Bulls. The Cavs rolled out four players (Derek Anderson, Brevin Knight, Zydrunas Ilgauskas, and Cedric Henderson) who all played over 27 minutes per game in their debut season. The 2005 Bulls decided to gamble big, and handed out major minutes to Ben Gordon, Luol Deng, Chris Duhon, and Andrés Nocioni, none of whom had ever taken an NBA court before. This is all a long-winded way of saying the San Antonio Spurs should not be in the market of trading the 14th pick, despite having the second overall pick also at their disposal. Not only are there several intriguing options at #14, but the player they choose at that spot will be cost-controlled for four years, which is going to matter considering Victor Wembanyama will be extension eligible after the conclusion of his third season, which is next year. For a Spurs team that still is in need of depth, and in need of putting the right players around Wembanyama, adding a player who will be comparably cheap until 2029, and who should make year-to-year improvements during that frame of time, is a slam dunk. As it stands, the Spurs have some deals on the books currently, which might be utilized better as trade chips, further opening up opportunities for their two incoming first-round picks. While Keldon Johnson is viewed as a tremendous locker room guy, the fit alongside Wembanyama is not particularly great, and that's an issue when you consider how important it is to streamline the roster around him. Johnson, who's earning $17.5 million next season, is by no means a big contract, nor is he remotely overpaid. Yet, his contract is big enough in scale to act as a salary-matching component, should the Spurs attempt to make a consolidation trade, which would be in their best interest. As such, the logic is fairly simple: Trade away two or three players for one better talent, and replace the lost depth via selections in the current draft class. With their first selection, it appears obvious that Dylan Harper will get a strong look. But that's pretty much expected to be the selection - assuming they keep the pick - which leaves us with the unearthing of final lottery selection. Here, it gets trickier. Carter Bryant out of Arizona projects as a consistent 3&D wing, but his physical profile, and the player archetype he projects as, could bump him up higher in the draft, potentially keeping him away from the Spurs. Thomas Sorber, out of Georgetown, is a behemoth who can help strengthen San Antonio's big man rotation. He scores near the rim, defends, passes, and ultimately does a lot of big man things on the court, which in today's NBA climate is beginning to become attractive again. Should he unexpectedly drop - which he likely won't - Collin Murray-Boyles would be an obvious selection, as the 6'7 do-it-all power forward could act as the team's primary two-way big man off the bench. The overarching point here is that there's talent to be found at #14, and the Spurs should grab it. Even if they find someone they like for the future, and stash the player in Europe for a year, that would still help them financially as the rookie scale won't get triggered until the player comes over, as long as it's within three years. It'll be interesting to see how the Spurs play it this summer. Unless noted otherwise, all stats via PBPStats, Cleaning the Glass or Basketball-Reference. All salary information via Spotrac. All odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook.
Yahoo
20-04-2025
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Nebraska brings eyeballs and high ratings to College Basketball Crown
The Nebraska men's basketball program won the College Basketball Crown Tournament on Sunday, defeating the UCF Knights by a 77-66 score. It was quite a journey for the program, as they defeated the Arizona State Sun Devils, Georgetown Hoyas, and the Boise State Broncos on the way to the crown. Plenty of people watched the tournament. Over 822,000 viewers watched the championship, up 62% over the NIT title game between Chattanooga and UC Irvine. The viewer interest was also there for the semi-finals. The semifinals averaged 706,000 viewers, 145% more than the NIT semifinals. Advertisement The fan support was undoubtedly there for a Nebraska basketball program that recorded back-to-back 20-win seasons. Now, the program will look to carry this momentum into next season, as they have stayed busy in the transfer portal and have several key players remaining. At the very least, they were able to end the season on a high note. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions. This article originally appeared on Cornhuskers Wire: Nebraska basketball creates high ratings in College Basketball Crown
USA Today
09-04-2025
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- USA Today
Nebraska brings eyeballs and high ratings to College Basketball Crown
Nebraska brings eyeballs and high ratings to College Basketball Crown The Nebraska men's basketball program won the College Basketball Crown Tournament on Sunday, defeating the UCF Knights by a 77-66 score. It was quite a journey for the program, as they defeated the Arizona State Sun Devils, Georgetown Hoyas, and the Boise State Broncos on the way to the crown. Plenty of people watched the tournament. Over 822,000 viewers watched the championship, up 62% over the NIT title game between Chattanooga and UC Irvine. The viewer interest was also there for the semi-finals. The semifinals averaged 706,000 viewers, 145% more than the NIT semifinals. The fan support was undoubtedly there for a Nebraska basketball program that recorded back-to-back 20-win seasons. Now, the program will look to carry this momentum into next season, as they have stayed busy in the transfer portal and have several key players remaining. At the very least, they were able to end the season on a high note. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
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03-04-2025
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Nebraska advances to the College Basketball Crown semifinal
The Nebraska men's basketball team advanced to the College Basketball Crown semifinal on Wednesday night. The Huskers defeated the Georgetown Hoyas 81-69 in the victory. Brice Williams led Nebraska with 28 points. Williams is averaging 29 points per game during the College Basketball Crown. He was 8-of-14 from the field, including a career high five three-pointers. Advertisement Juwan Gary had his second double-double of the season with 17 points and ten rebounds. Andrew Morgan finished with 12 points and nine rebounds. As a team, the Huskers finished 16-of-18 from the foul line, the best performance for the team since Feb. 13. Nebraska improves to 2-0 in the tournament and has won multiple postseason games for the first time since the 2033-04 season. With Wednesday night's victory, the Huskers are also 1-0 all-time against the Hoyas Nebraska will now face Boise State in Saturday's semifinal. Tipoff is set for 12:30 p.m. CT and can be seen on Fox. This article originally appeared on Cornhuskers Wire: Nebraska basketball defeats Georgetown to move on to tournament semis
