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Adou Thiero

Adou Thiero is an American professional basketball player currently with the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. He previously played college basketball for both the Kentucky Wildcats and the Arkansas Razorbacks, marking the transition from college to professional basketball.


May 8, 2004: Adou Thiero Born

On May 8, 2004, Adou Thiero was born. He is an American professional basketball player.

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2006: Mother Drafted to WNBA

In 2006, Adou Thiero's mother, Mariam, was selected in the WNBA draft by the Washington Mystics.

2007: Returned 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.

2020: Led Quaker Valley in Scoring

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

2022: Freshman Year at Kentucky

In 2022, Adou Thiero began his freshman year at Kentucky, appearing in 20 games and averaging 2.3 points and 1.9 rebounds per game.

2023: Increased Playing Time at Kentucky

In 2023, Adou Thiero saw more playing time at Kentucky, appearing in 25 games and averaging 7.2 points and five rebounds per game. He also totaled 27 blocks.

2024: Entered NBA Draft and Transfer Portal

In 2024, Adou Thiero entered his name in the 2024 NBA draft and the NCAA transfer portal after the season.

2024: Transferred to Arkansas Razorbacks

In 2024, Adou Thiero withdrew from the NBA draft and transferred to the Arkansas Razorbacks, following coach Calipari from Kentucky.

June 26, 2025: Drafted by the Brooklyn Nets and Traded to Los Angeles Lakers

On June 26, 2025, Adou Thiero was drafted in the 2nd round of the NBA Draft by the Brooklyn Nets and then traded to the Los Angeles Lakers.

2025: Declared for the NBA draft after lone season at Arkansas

In 2025, after leading the team in scoring and helping the Razorbacks reach the Sweet 16, Adou Thiero declared for the NBA draft.