Former Kentucky Wildcat Adou Thiero Declares for 2025 NBA Draft
Former Kentucky standout Adou Thiero has officially declared for the 2025 NBA Draft, concluding his college basketball journey on a high note after a breakout season at Arkansas. Thiero, who began his collegiate career at Kentucky, transferred to Arkansas for the 2024-25 season and flourished in a larger role with the Razorbacks.
During his junior campaign, Thiero averaged 15.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game, emerging as one of the SEC’s most versatile wing players. His combination of size, athleticism, and defensive prowess caught the attention of NBA scouts, positioning him as a potential late first-round or early second-round draft pick.
Though his time at Kentucky was marked by limited minutes and flashes of potential, Thiero credited his foundational development under former UK head coach John Calipari as essential to his growth.
“I’ll always be thankful for the start I got at Kentucky,” Thiero said in a recent interview. “But transferring to Arkansas gave me the opportunity to showcase my full game, and now I feel ready for the next step.”
Thiero’s NBA draft profile is highlighted by his strong perimeter defense, rebounding from the guard position, and ability to create mismatches with his length. Teams also value his high motor and willingness to do the little things — traits that are often overlooked in pre-draft evaluations.
While some fans may view his departure from Kentucky with mixed feelings, his success story illustrates the unpredictable and often rewarding nature of the transfer portal in modern college basketball.
As Thiero now focuses on workouts and interviews with NBA teams, he stands as a testament to perseverance and self-belief — and remains a player Kentucky fans can still root for on the professional stage.
