By Staff Writer
Thomas Sorber, a promising freshman forward from Georgetown University with roots tracing back to Liberia, has officially been drafted into the 2025 NBA at the Barclays Center.
Standing at 6-foot-10, Sorber has drawn national attention for his physicality, rebounding dominance, and scoring ability in the paint. Before a season-ending foot injury cut his freshman campaign short, the 18-year-old averaged an impressive 14.5 points and 8.5 rebounds over 24 games ~ standout numbers for a first-year player in the fiercely competitive Big East Conference.
But Sorber’s rise is more than a basketball story ~ it’s a source of deep pride for Liberia and its diaspora. His mother, who fled Liberia in 1999 during the height of the country’s civil war, raised Sorber and his siblings in the United States, where he picked up the game that would eventually place him on the global stage.
Since his draft announcement, social media has been flooded with congratulations from Liberians both at home and abroad. The U.S. Embassy in Monrovia was among the many offering praise, calling Sorber not only a gifted athlete but a beacon of resilience and aspiration for a nation still healing from its past.
For Liberia, Thomas Sorber’s NBA debut isn’t just the beginning of a professional career ~ it’s the continuation of a powerful story, one that bridges generations, continents, and the enduring spirit of a people proud to see one of their own rise.
