Adou Thiero is a college basketball player playing for the Arkansas Razorbacks in the Southeastern Conference (SEC), as of March 32025. Adou Thiero began his high school basketball career at Quaker Valley High School in Pennsylvania. During his senior year, he averaged 23.3 points, 10.3 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 3.9 steals, and 2.3 blocks per game, leading his team to a 27-1 record and a WPIAL Class 4A title. His performance earned him several accolades, including the 2022 TribLive HSSN Boys Basketball Player of the Year and the WPIAL Player of the Year, as per his college roster. Thiero scored a career-high 44 points in a single game, setting a school record, and logged significant performances throughout the season, including a standout game in the WPIAL finals where he recorded 31 points, 17 rebounds, and 7 blocks. Over his high school career, he accumulated 1,624 points.
Adou Thiero has many achievements in his college basketball career, particularly during his time at Arkansas. In the 2024-25 season, he is averaging 16.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game while shooting 57.2% from the field. His performance has been highlighted by several standout games, including a season-high 26 points against UTSA, where he also recorded 10 rebounds and 3 assists, as per his college roster. Throughout the season, Thiero has consistently contributed defensively as well, averaging 2.1 steals and 0.6 blocks per game. In his previous season at Kentucky, he averaged 7.2 points and 4.96 rebounds over 25 games, showcasing his growth as a player after transferring from Kentucky, where he initially averaged 2.3 points and 1.9 rebounds in his freshman year. Thiero has posted 15.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game in his junior campaign, as of March 2025 (via ESPN).
Adou Thiero parents
Adou Thiero's parents are Almamy Thiero and Mariam Sy, as per his college roster.
Who is the father of Adou Thiero?
Adou Thiero's father is Almamy Thiero. Almamy was a former basketball player for the Memphis Tigers, as per his official X account. Alamy Thiero is the Director of College Basketball Prospects of America. Thiero was named assistant coach of the USA Elite National Team, which competed in Paris in 2015, as per College Basketball Prospect.
Who is the mother of Adou Thiero?
Adou Thiero's mother is Mariam Sy. Mariam is a former basketball player, according to the Beaver County Times. She was selected as the 33rd overall player in the 2006 WNBA draft by the Mystics but had to forego her playing career due to two knee injuries.
FAQs on Adou Thiero
A. As of March 2025, Adou Thiero is 20 years old.
A. Adou Thiero transferred to the Arkansas Razorbacks in 2024.
A. Adou Thiero was born in Utah.
