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Arkansas Razorbacks Basketball

John Calipari reveals status of Adou Thiero for Sweet 16 game against Texas Tech

Andrew Olson

By Andrew Olson

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John Calipari had a big update to share Tuesday: Adou Thiero will return for the Arkansas Razorbacks in the Sweet 16.

Calipari shared the news during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show.

“I’m kind of – am I breaking this with you, Pat?” Calipari asked. “Adou Thiero is available. He is available.”

Getting back Thiero is a big boost for the Hogs. Like Boogie Fland, Theiro’s availability will still be limited.

“Now, I played Boogie, who was available, 15-18 minutes – but he helped us win the game! He made the steal, he made the plays, he made the assists,” Calipari said to McAfee. “Adou? It’s a different deal because we need his toughness and his athleticism. The most he’ll play? 12, 12 minutes, maybe 15 – maybe, I doubt.

“But you’ve got to prepare now because we’re a different team. Finally, we’ve got a full roster.”

Arkansas, a 10-seed, made the Sweet 16 with 2 thrilling upset wins. The Hogs defeated Bill Self’s 7-seed Kansas squad in the opening round to set up a showdown with Rick Pitino’s 2-seed St. John’s team.

With Fland, and now Thiero back, the Hogs will hardly look like a 10-seed as they try for 2 more wins to reach the Final Four.

Andrew Olson

Andrew writes about sports to fund his love of live music and collection of concert posters. He strongly endorses the Hall of Fame campaigns of Fred Taylor and Andruw Jones.

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