Adou Thiero
Updated on 6/26/25. Written by Alan Lu.
Height: 6-8
Weight: 220
College: Arkansas
Classification: Junior
Birthdate: 5/8/2004
2025 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 37
Projected Draft Range: Late 1st to 2nd Round
2025 NBA Draft: Round 2, Pick 36 by the Phoenix Suns
(Rights traded to the Los Angeles Lakers)
Pros:
Solid scorer off the dribble
Can post up smaller opponents
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Tremendous free throws generator
Adequate playmaker for his size
Good rebounder for his size
Decent defender
Good athlete
Cons:
Really needs to improve his shooting
Only an average free throw shooter
Can tend to force the issue too much on offense
Can be undisciplined defensively
Can be too inconsistent in games
Summary:
Adou Thiero is a very athletic, energetic swingman that can make hustle plays on both ends of the floor. He will need to be improve his shooting and be a more consistent player in games, but his athleticism, versatility, and skill set could enable him to be a solid player in the NBA.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
YouTube’s Highlights of the 1/18/25 Arkansas-Missouri Game via College Basketball
Games Scouted:
7/15/23 Kentucky vs. BAL Select
11/14/23 Kentucky vs. Kansas
11/28/23 Kentucky vs. Miami
2/27/24 Kentucky vs. Mississippi State
2/1/25 Arkansas vs. Kentucky
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