Kentucky WBB offers 4-star forward Mimi Thiero, sister of former Cat Adou Thiero

Kentucky recently offered 2026 four-star Mimi Thiero, and yes, what you’re thinking right now based on her last name is true.

She’s the sister of former Wildcat Adou Thiero, who is now bound for the NBA after following John Calipari to Arkansas. Mimi took an unofficial visit to Kentucky during the 2023-24 season when Kyra Elzy still ran the show (and when her brother was still in Lexington too).

Blessed to receive a Division 1 offer from the University of Kentucky!! Go Wildcats! @CoachBrooksUK @KentuckyWBB @prospectsbball @SLAAMBASKETBALL @quakervalley pic.twitter.com/kumKaKFKbX

— Mimi Thiero (@mimi_thiero) May 20, 2025

The 6-foot-4 forward has been one of the biggest stock-risers in the 2026 class. She quickly went from being a bit an unknown prospect in the state of Pennsylvania to being one of the more underrated players in the country. Similarly to Adou, she has a level of athleticism that makes her one of a kind.

Following her rise as a star recruit, she’s received offers from the likes of Maryland, NC State, North Carolina, Pitt, Clemson, Miami and several others.

It’s evident that Kenny Brooks likes versatile or “position-less” athletes on his teams. So, going after someone like Thiero makes plenty of sense. Plus, it would be cool to have another Thiero back in the blue and white.

Rundown of prospects offered by Kentucky

2026

• 5-star point guard Kate Harpring – No. 2 overall, No. 1 point guard – Marist (GA)
• 5-star forward Olivia Vukosa – No. 3 overall, No. 1 forward – Christ the King (FL)
• 5-star guard Trinity Jones – No. 7 overall, No. 3 guard – Bolingbrook (IL)
• 5-star point guard Maddyn Greenway – No. 10 overall, No. 2 point guard – Providence Academy (MN) – Committed to Kentucky
• 5-star guard Bella Flemings – No. 12 overall, No. 6 guard – Brennan (TX)
• 5-star wing Savvy Swords – No. 13 overall, No. 3 wing – Long Island Lutheran (NY)
• 4-star forward Amari Byles – No. 22 overall, No. 5 forward – DeSoto (TX)
• 4-star wing Bella Ragone – No. 25 overall, No. 6 wing – Mill Creek (GA)
• 4-star forward Mimi Thiero – No. 27 overall, No. 6 forward – Quaker Valley (PA)
• 4-star guard Sanai Green – No. 28 overall, No. 11 guard – Long Island Lutheran (NY) – Committed to Duke
• 4-star forward Kamora Pruitt – No. 29 overall, No. 8 forward – Legion Prep Academy (TX)
• 4-star guard Emily McDonald – No. 41 overall, No. 14 guard – Long Island Lutheran (NY)
• Guard Whitley Rogers – Unranked – Little Rock Christian Academy (AR)

2027

• 5-star guard Ivanna Wilson Manyacka – No. 2 overall, No. 1 guard – Bullis (MD)
• 5-star wing Jordyn Palmer – No. 5 overall, No. 1 wing – Westtown (PA)
• 4-star point guard De’Andra Minor – No. 17 overall, No. 3 point guard – Grind Prep Academy (OK)
• 4-star forward Sydney Mobley – No. 21 overall, No. 3 forward – Big Walnut (OH)
• 4-star guard Sydney Savoury – No. 24 overall, No. 8 guard – Belleville (MI)
• Forward Isabella Marion – Unranked (international) – Denmark
• Guard Madeline Mignery – Unranked – Cardinal Mooney (FL)

2028

• Forward Sydney Douglas – Unranked (no rankings for 2028 yet) – Etiwanda (CA)
• Wing Ella Peper – Unranked (no rankings for 2028 yet) – Dexter Southfield (MA)
• Guard Chloe Johnson – Unranked (no rankings for 2028 yet) – Marshall (MN)
• Guard Jhaliana Guy – Unranked (no rankings for 2028 yet) – Bettendorf (IA) – Committed to Stanford

2029

• Center Jayden McClain – Unranked (no rankings for 2029 yet) – Ryle (KY)

(Rankings from ESPN/HoopGurlz)