IS THIS THE END: The Arkansas Razorbacks basketball player Adou Thiero suffered a heartbreaking message from the head coach, John Calipari, concerning the match between them and Ole Miss Rebels, where he said that..

The Arkansas Razorbacks suffered a heartbreaking 83-80 loss to the Ole Miss Rebels in a hard-fought SEC matchup, and head coach John Calipari did not hold back when addressing his team’s performance—particularly that of forward Adou Thiero.

Thiero, who has shown flashes of brilliance throughout the season, struggled at key moments in the game, prompting Calipari to deliver some tough love post-game. “Adou has the talent, the work ethic, and the potential to be a game-changer for us, but he has to learn to play smarter in pressure situations,” Calipari said. “You can’t just rely on athleticism at this level—you have to make the right reads, take better shots, and be locked in for 40 minutes.”

Thiero contributed solid numbers, scoring 14 points and grabbing seven rebounds, but also committed critical turnovers and missed defensive assignments that allowed Ole Miss to capitalize in clutch moments. The Rebels took advantage of Arkansas’ defensive lapses late in the second half, outscoring the Razorbacks in the final minutes to seal the victory.

Despite the loss, Calipari remains confident in Thiero’s potential but emphasizes that improvement is necessary. “He’s going to be a big piece for us moving forward, but he has to take this as a learning experience. If we’re going to win close games like this, everyone has to be locked in, especially down the stretch.”

With this loss, Arkansas falls to 0-2 in SEC play, making their next matchup even more crucial. The Razorbacks will need a strong response, and all eyes will be on Thiero to see how he bounces back from his coach’s challenge.