Roman Sorkin Nears Maccabi Tel Aviv's All-Time European Scoring Record

Maccabi Tel Aviv center Roman Sorkin is on the verge of becoming the club's all-time leading scorer in European competitions, potentially surpassing former teammate Scottie Wilbekin. Sorkin currently trails Wilbekin by 322 points and is expected to overtake him by late January or early February, based on his recent scoring average.

While Sorkin's ascent is significant, he remains considerably behind Maccabi legends like Miki Berkovich (3,581 points) and Doron Jamchi (3,263 points). However, he is realistically positioned to challenge for a spot in the top three, currently held by Oded Kattash with 2,075 points. Sorkin, 29, recently extended his contract with Maccabi until 2030, suggesting he has ample opportunity to climb further up the all-time scoring list.

Sorkin has demonstrated remarkable consistency, scoring in double figures in 46 of his last 54 games. His current trajectory, combined with the expanded EuroLeague schedule and his new contract, makes it plausible he could reach the top three within the next season and potentially challenge for higher rankings in the coming years, provided he remains healthy.

The article also notes the upcoming game against Besiktas, where Sorkin might symbolically receive the scoring torch from Wilbekin, who is now a key player for the Turkish team. Wilbekin himself is recovering from a serious knee injury sustained in the 2024-25 season.