Former WPIAL Star Adou Thiero Explodes in Second Arkansas Game

Former Quaker Valley standout Adou Thiero exploded in his second game of the year for Arkansas.

Thiero, now standing at 6-foot-8, 220 pounds, went off for 24 points, six rebounds, two assists, and two blocks, and went 10 for 15 from the field and 2 for 4 from three-point range. This performance came just days after he signed with a well-known agency, Klutch Sports Group.

Adou Thiero against No. 12 Baylor 👀

24 points
6 rebounds
2 blocks
10-15 FG

Arkansas hosts Troy tonight. pic.twitter.com/3uwZKmESKa

— The Portal Report (@ThePortalReport) November 13, 2024

Former WPIAL Star Signs with Big-Name Sports Agency

Thiero is now playing for John Calipari at Arkansas, after playing for Calipari at Kentucky in years prior.

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In Arkansas’ season opener, Thiero turned in a solid performance as well. In 20 minutes, he went 4 for 6 from the field with four buckets at the rim. He had eight points, four rebounds, and three steals in the win.

Thiero is a junior this season. As a sophomore, he appeared in 25 games for the Wildcats. Thiero averaged 7.2 points and 4.96 rebounds per game on the year. Per Arkansas’ team notes, Thiero led the Kentucky team in rebounding in eight separate games and scored at least ten points five times. Thiero exploded for 16 points and 13 rebounds last season in an early-season contest against Kansas.

Following the season, Thiero entered the transfer portal, where he was recruited by programs all over the country, including his hometown team Pitt. During the process, Thiero took a visit to Pitt and included the Panthers in his top five list. He eventually chose Arkansas, and joins a loaded roster that includes Johnell Davis (FAU transfer), Boogie Fland (five-star freshman), Jonas Aidoo (Tennessee transfer), DJ Wagner (Kentucky transfer), and more.

Former Quaker Valley star and current Arkansas basketball player Adou Thiero signed with well-known agency Klutch Sports Group.

According to 247 Sports, Thiero was ranked as a four-star prospect coming out of Quaker Valley in high school. As a transfer, he ranked as the 27th-best portal option with a 95 rating.

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