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Second Calipari Kentucky-era Transfer Leaves Razorbacks

Originally posted on Arkansas Razorbacks on SI
By Daniel Shi  |  Last updated Apr 8, 2025 3:13 PM ET

Arkansas coach John Calipari will have to fill the shoes of his leading scorer.

Forward Adou Thiero declared for the NBA Draft, he announced via Instagram Tuesday. He leaves the program after spending one year at Arkansas, following Calipari from Kentucky.

The Pittsburgh native spent his first two seasons with the Wildcats,

Thiero led the team in points (15.1) and rebounds (5.8), including a career-high 26 points in a 90-77 loss to Illinois on Thanksgiving after averaging 7.2 points in his sophomore year at Kentucky.

Arkansas' rotation is down to four returning players and the Hogs have yet to land an official commitment from anyone in the transfer portal.

The full roster currently stands at nine, with four incoming freshmen in Karim Rtali, Darius Acuff, Meleek Thomas and Isaiah Sealy

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This article first appeared on Arkansas Razorbacks on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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