Quaker Valley’s Adou Thiero Drafted by the LA Lakers

What a basketball journey it’s been for former Quaker Valley star Adou Thiero.

After graduating from Quaker Valley High School, Thiero signed with one of the most legendary programs in college basketball, the Kentucky Wildcats. Not only did he sign to play with Kentucky, he selected legendary college basketball coach John Calipari.

That was key because after Calipari made the surprise decision to leave Kentucky and move to Arkansas, Thiero follow ‘Coach Cal’ to Fayetteville.

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

Thiero’s journey added another chapter tonight as he was selected in the 2nd round of the NBA draft by one of the most legendary franchises in sports, the Los Angeles Lakers.

From Kentucky to playing for John Calipari to now playing for the Lakers and being teammates with LeBron James.

In order to draft Thiero, the Lakers made a deal with the Brooklyn Nets and moved up to the No. 36 pick.

Thiero becomes the first player from the WPIAL to get selected in the NBA Draft since Cam Johnson in 2019.

Considering the athleticism and skill that he brings and the many needs that the Lakers have, this could be a perfect match for Thiero.