LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Sophomore Adou Thiero has entered the transfer portal, confirmed by a University of Kentucky spokesperson.
Around 9:45 a.m. Saturday, Thiero posted a statement on X about his decision saying in part "I feel it is best at this time to test the waters professionally."
"I look forward to going through the process to determine the next step for me."

The 6'8" forward averaged 5 rebounds per game while shooting 7.2 points per game at 49.2%. In 25 games (starting in 19) played this season, he averaged 21 minutes, a great improvement from his freshman average of nine minutes in 20 games for the Cats.
MORE TO DO ABOUT ADOU: @tomleachKY joins us to talk about Thiero's dominant performance for the Wildcats + more.
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Theiro proved to be a strong physical presence for the Cats when needed.

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