History of Adou Thiero in Timeline

Adou Thiero is an American college basketball player currently playing for the Arkansas Razorbacks in the SEC. He transferred from the Kentucky Wildcats. He is a notable figure in college basketball.

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May 8, 2004: Adou Thiero's Birth

On May 8, 2004, Adou Thiero was born in the United States. He is an American college basketball player.

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2006: Mother Drafted into WNBA

In 2006, Mariam Thiero, Adou Thiero's mother, was selected in the WNBA draft by the Washington Mystics. She and Adou's father both played college basketball after immigrating to the U.S. from Mali.

2007: Return to the U.S.

In 2007, at the age of three, Adou Thiero returned to the U.S. after spending his early years in Mali with his grandmother. His parents were playing college basketball at the time.

2020: Led Quaker Valley in scoring as a junior

In 2020, as a junior at Quaker Valley High School, Adou Thiero remained the leading scorer, averaging 21.8 points, 5.1 assists, 2.2 steals and 1.2 blocks.

2022: Freshman Year at Kentucky

In 2022–23, as a freshman at Kentucky, Adou Thiero appeared in 20 games, averaging 9.5 minutes per game with 2.3 points and 1.9 rebounds. He led the team in steals in four games and blocks in three.

2023: Increased Playing Time at Kentucky

In the 2023–24 season, Adou Thiero saw more playing time, appearing in 25 games and starting in 19. He averaged 7.2 points and 5.0 rebounds per game, with a total of 27 blocks. He also had a double-double against No. 1-ranked Kansas, scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds.

2024: Transfer to Arkansas Razorbacks

In 2024, Adou Thiero withdrew from the NBA draft and transferred to the Arkansas Razorbacks for the 2024–25 season, following coach Calipari who had left Kentucky.