John Calipari provided both good and bad news ahead of Kentucky’s trip to Chicago for the Champions Classic, injury and eligibility clarity on four missing Wildcats. The biggest update? One crucial piece is expected to return to the lineup against No. 1 Kansas.
Adou Thiero, who missed Kentucky’s most recent victory over Texas A&M-Commerce while in concussion protocol, will be healthy against the Jayhawks.
“I believe Adou will be fine,” Calipari announced Monday. “… In this game, if we didn’t have Adou, it would be really hard.”
“I believe Adou (Thiero) will be fine.