Adou Thiero is the only player from John Calipari’s first Arkansas basketball team who is projected to be selected in the 2025 NBA Draft. According to ESPN, Thiero is predicted to be picked early in the second round, 34th overall, by the Charlotte Hornets. The 6-foot-8 forward spent his first two collegiate seasons at Kentucky before he joined Coach Cal in Fayetteville. Thiero played in 27 games with 26 starts and led the team in scoring and rebounding. He averaged 15.1 points per game and 5.8 rebounds per game. You can watch the first round of the draft on 40/29 Wednesday, June 25, starting at 7 p.m. The second round of the draft will air on ESPN Thursday, June 26, at 7 p.m. Boogie Fland and Karter Knox also entered the NBA Draft after the 2024-25 season with the Razorbacks. Fland ultimately withdrew his name and transferred to Florida, while Knox decided to return to Arkansas for his sophomore season.
Adou Thiero is the only player from John Calipari’s first Arkansas basketball team who is projected to be selected in the 2025 NBA Draft.
According to ESPN, Thiero is predicted to be picked early in the second round, 34th overall, by the Charlotte Hornets.
The 6-foot-8 forward spent his first two collegiate seasons at Kentucky before he joined Coach Cal in Fayetteville. Thiero played in 27 games with 26 starts and led the team in scoring and rebounding. He averaged 15.1 points per game and 5.8 rebounds per game.
You can watch the first round of the draft on 40/29 Wednesday, June 25, starting at 7 p.m. The second round of the draft will air on ESPN Thursday, June 26, at 7 p.m.
Boogie Fland and Karter Knox also entered the NBA Draft after the 2024-25 season with the Razorbacks. Fland ultimately withdrew his name and transferred to Florida, while Knox decided to return to Arkansas for his sophomore season.