2025 NBA Draft scouting report: Adou Thiero, F, Arkansas

Arkansas forward Adou Thiero (3) runs a play against Missouri during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb.

22, 2025, in Fayetteville, Ark.

(AP Photo/Michael Woods)ASSOCIATED PRESSSummary: Thiero is a slasher with a jacked frame and an explosive first step, but he has severe limitations on offense as a shooter.

If hes able to figure out the shot then his length and versatility would make him a classic 3-and-D role player.Comparisons: Jae Crowder, Stanley JohnsonStrengthsStraight-line driving: Hes a bulldozer on his drives to the basket with his muscular frame, explosive first step, and leaping ability.Passing: Even though hes not a playmaker, he can facilitate within the flow of the offense and make some occasionally tasty cross-court passes.Defense: With great size, lateral quickness, and physicality on top of his 7-foot wingspan, he has the ability to guard across positions.ConcernsShooting: Thiero made only 28.8% of his 3s in three college seasons, and there arent many positive indicators for him.

He shoots at a low volume at just a single attempt per game.

He has stiff mechanics.

And he has a lack of touch near the rim and from the line at 71.3% in college.Shot creation: Hes able to straight-line drive, but thats about it.

He has a loose handle any time he gets pressured, he gets sped up, and forces plays.Defensive discipline: He takes too many gambles on defense, commits avoidable fouls, and has poor awareness away from the ball.

If he eliminates the blown rotations and plays a more reliable game, thats his ticket to earning minutes..

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