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Ole Miss transfer sophomore guard Sira Thienou signs with Auburn
TL;DR
Sira Thienou, a sophomore guard from Ole Miss, has transferred to Auburn. She averaged 9.7 points and 5.7 rebounds last season and is the sixth signing for Auburn's women's basketball team this offseason.
Key points
- Sira Thienou transfers from Ole Miss to Auburn
- Averaged 9.7 points and 5.7 rebounds last season
- Sixth signing for Auburn's women's basketball team this offseason
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Ole Miss transfer sophomore guard Sira Thienou signs with Auburn on Sunday, May 3, per the Auburn women's basketball X account.
After two seasons in Oxford playing for the Rebels, Thienou entered the NCAA transfer portal and has landed with the Tigers. This previous season, she started in 29 games for the Rebels and averaged 9.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.7 steals per game. In her game against the Tigers last season, Thienou dropped 14 points, eight rebounds, and one steal. The Tigers lost that game to the Rebels 71-45.
The sophomore guard has shown her ability to score throughout her college career. In her freshman campaign, she averaged 10.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 2.4 steals per game in 33 appearances. Thienou's best performance came that year, when she scored 29 points in a 94-69 win over Florida.
This is the sixth signing this offseason for head coach Larry Vickers. Auburn has already signed Phoenix Stotijn, Zahara Bishop, Savannah Scott, Danielle Osho, Jessica Peterson, and now Thienou.
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Q&A
What were Sira Thienou's stats at Ole Miss?
Sira Thienou averaged 9.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.7 steals per game during her last season at Ole Miss.
How many players has Auburn signed this offseason?
Auburn has signed six players this offseason, including Sira Thienou.
What was Sira Thienou's best performance in college?
Sira Thienou's best performance came during her freshman year when she scored 29 points in a game against Florida.
