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BREAKING: Arkansas Provides Update on Thiero's Status for Tournament

Razorback fans hopeful for return to healthy rotation will have to wait

Jacob Davis

Adou Thiero (3) at the free-throw line against the Troy Trojans. The Razorbacks won 65-49.
Adou Thiero (3) at the free-throw line against the Troy Trojans. The Razorbacks won 65-49. / Nilsen Roman - Hogs on SI Images
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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas forward Adou Thiero is doubtful to play in the Razorbacks' first round game of the NCAA Tournament, according to a report.

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.”

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.

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Jacob Davis
JACOB DAVIS

Jacob Davis is a reporter for Arkansas Razorbacks on SI, with a decade of experience covering high school and transfer portal recruiting. He has previously worked at Rivals, Saturday Down South, SB Nation and hosted podcasts with Bleav Podcast Network where his show was a finalist for podcast of the year. Native of El Dorado, he currently resides in Central Arkansas with his wife and daughter.

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