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.

Calipari’s team is at its best when it gets out in transition and drives to the basket. Arkansas has NCAA Tournament experience, with Thiero, D.J. Wagner and Zvonimir Ivisic following Calipari from Kentucky. Nelly Davis (Florida Atlantic) and Jonas Aidoo (Tennessee) previously played in a Final Four and Elite Eight, respectively.

Arkansas star Adou Thiero is doubtful to play in the Razorbacks’ first round NCAA Tournament game, according to CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein. He’s dealing with a knee injury the insider relayed, via John Calipari.