Arkansas Provides Update on Thiero's Status for Tournament

Originally posted on Arkansas Razorbacks on SI
By Jacob Davis | Last updated Mar 16, 2025 10:07 AM ET

Arkansas forward Adou Thiero is doubtful to play in the Razorbacks' first round game of the NCAA Tournament, according to a report.

Arkansas' Adou Thiero (knee) is doubtful for the Razorbacks' first NCAA Tournament game this week, per John Calipari.

Has not played since 2/22.

Averages 15.6 PPG and 6.0 RPG.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) March 16, 2025

The 6-foot-8, 225 pound forward has surprised by his emergence this season with 16 points and six boards per game after playing a smaller role with Kentucky the past two seasons. Thiero's consistency helped Arkansas climb out of its 0-5 SEC start and into the conversation for an NCAA Tournament bid.

Arkansas basketball’s X account posted before its game Feb. 26 against Texas that Thiero suffered a hyperextension of his left knee against Missouri Feb. 22. The post read, “surgery is not expected, there is no timetable for his return.”

Arkansas junior Adou Thiero suffered a hyperextension to his left knee in the second half of the Missouri game (Feb. 22). He is listed as out for the game versus Texas tonight (Feb. 26) and will continue to be evaluated. Surgery is not expected. There is no timetable for his…
— Arkansas Razorbacks Men’s Basketball (@RazorbackMBB) February 27, 2025

There is good news on the injury front as freshmen combo guard Boogie Fland is set to return for the NCAA Tournament after he missed each game since Jan. 22. His presence will give Arkansas an extra body and depth in the backcourt to spell veteran guards D.J. Wagner and Johnell Davis.

Arkansas will receive its fate Sunday as the Selection Committee announces the NCAA Tournament field 5 p.m. CT and will air on CBS.