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John Calipari talks Adou Thiero's return, UK's defensive woes and more during radio show Kentucky’s basketball coach has a plan in place for the return of sophomore Adou Thiero.

JANUARY 25 • KENTUCKY.COM

Out again Saturday Thiero (undisclosed) remains sidelined for Saturday's game versus Georgia.

Impact Thiero is set for his sixth straight absence, with no clear return date on the schedule for the sophomore forward. His next opportunity to rejoin the frontcourt mix arrives Tuesday against South Carolina.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to sit Thiero (undisclosed) is absent from pregame warmups ahead of Wednesday's matchup with Mississippi State, Aaron Gershon of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Thiero is in line to miss his fifth-consecutive game as the Wildcats face off against Mississippi State. The 6-foot-8 sophomore who has appeared in 10 games this season (eight starts), will have his next chance to suit up Saturday against Georgia.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Thiero (undisclosed) will miss Saturday's game against Texas A&M, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Thiero is set for his fourth consecutive absence due to some soreness that has been bothering him. He hasn't suited up since Dec. 21, and his next opportunity to rejoin the action now surfaces Wednesday against Mississippi State.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Out Tuesday Thiero (undisclosed) will not play in Tuesday's game against Texas A&M, Chris Beasmore at ABC36 News reports.

Impact The sophomore will not be able to play in Tuesday's game against Missouri. The forward will have a chance to return Saturday against Texas A&M.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to bench Saturday Thiero will appear off the bench Saturday versus North Carolina.

Impact Thiero was has seen his minutes decline of late, which seems to have been foreshadowing a change in the starting unit. The Wildcats will instead add some length to the starting lineup and turn to Aaron Bradshaw at center, with Tre Mitchell playing the four instead.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be available Tuesday Thiero (concussion) is expected to be available for the Wildcats' game Tuesday against Kansas, per Jack Pilgrim of Kentucky Sports Radio.

Impact If available Tuesday, Thiero will have not needed multiple games to recover from his concussion suffered on Nov. 6. He was part of the Wildcats' starting lineup during their matchup then and logged seven rebounds against New Mexico State.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Thiero is out for Friday's game versus Texas A&M-Commerce due to a concussion.

Impact Thiero logged 20 minutes in Kentucky's season opener before suffering his concussion in the second half, Ben Roberts of the Lexington Herald-Leader reports.. His next chance to suit up will be Tuesday's matchup with Kansas.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 10 in exhibition start Thiero started and recorded 10 points (4-5 FG, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, four assists and four steals across 21 minutes in Friday's 92-69 exhibition victory over Georgetown College.

Impact Reports surfaced earlier this week that Thiero might see an increased role with the Wildcats this year, as injuries and key departures have opened up a significant allotment of playing time at the wings. That theory seemed to be confirmed Friday, when the second-year forward picked up the start and contributed across the board. Thiero averaged just 9.5 mpg in his 20 appearances last season, but all signs are pointing to increased contributions, at least early on.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could see increased role Thiero is primed to play a major role for Kentucky in 2022-23, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Thiero averaged just 2.3 points and 1.9 rebounds in 9.5 minutes across 20 games as a freshman in 2022-23. However, the departures of Jacob Toppin and Cason Wallace have opened up spots in Kentucky's rotation.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adou Thiero steals the show in Kentucky's Global Jam debut The sophomore showed clear improvement from his freshman year in Kentucky's Global Jam win over Germany.

JULY 12, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Bulked-up Adou Thiero could be surprise of the season Adou Thiero's before-and-after photos are the talk of Big Blue Nation.

JULY 6, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Season-high 24 minutes in win Thiero registered seven points (2-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-6 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal across 24 minutes during Saturday's 88-79 win over Arkansas.

Impact The freshman played a season-high 24 minutes where he had a solid performance in Saturday's win over Arkansas. Thiero also reached a season-high seven points and tied his season-high in rebounds with five. Expect the guard to continue having an important bench role for Kentucky.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adou Thiero has become a Kentucky fan favorite. He's still trying to find his own game. Little was expected of Adou Thiero when he joined Kentucky’s 2022 basketball recruiting class, but UK fans have high hopes for his future.

JANUARY 16, 2023 • KENTUCKY.COM

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