Thiero becomes the third rotation player in Calipari's nine-man crew to announce that he will either forgo his remaining eligiblity. He joins Boogie Fland, who also declared for the draft and Zvonimir Ivisic, who transferred to Illinois to join forces with his brother Tomislav.

Former Arizona State player Jayden Quaintance has committed to Kentucky, according to a report, his second time committing to the SEC school.

Jayden Quaintance committed to Kentucky but received his release when John Calipari left. He's committed to Mark Pope from the transfer portal