Kentucky F Adou Thiero enters transfer portal

Kentucky forward Adou Thiero entered the transfer portal, the school confirmed to multiple outlets on Thursday.

Thiero started 19 of 25 games played this season, averaged 7.2 points and 5.0 rebounds and swatted away 27 shots. He missed eight games due to a back injury.

The 6-foot-8 Thiero reportedly will also enter his name into the NBA draft.

Thiero, who has two seasons of eligibility, is also reportedly open to a return to Kentucky.

In two seasons with the Wildcats, Thiero has averages of 5.0 points and 3.6 rebounds in 45 games (19 starts). He has shot 46.6 percent from the field and has 33 blocked shots.