August 28, 2006 Sports » Sports Feature

Thiero Leaves U of M 

by John Branston
click to enlarge Almamy Thiero - University of Memphis
Alas, Almamy, we hardly knew ye. And now the 6' 10" University of Memphis forward is transfering to Duquesne. Thiero, who graduated from Memphis is May, is taking advantage of a new NCAA rule that allows undergrgraduate students to transfer schools and become eligible immediately.

Thiero played in 28 games over three seasons from 2002-05 but sat out the 2005-06 season with a knee ligament injury. To read more, go here.

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