Maodo Lo
G, 6-3, 180
Sophomore
Hometown: Berlin, Germany
Season (32 mpg): 14.5 PPG, 3.7 RPG, 2 APG, 1.2 SPG, 1.9 TO
47% FG, 45% three-point (4.7 attempts)
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Harvard 88, Columbia 84 (2OT)
Friday, February 14, 2014 | Levien Gymnasium (Manhattan, NY)
Maodo Lo — G, 6-3, 180
Sophomore
Season (32 mpg): 14 PPG, 4 RPG, 1.7 APG
Game: 20 points, 5 assists, 5 rebounds
5-17 FG, 2-9 three-point
Outlook: Lo is one of the smoothest guards in the Ivy League. He’s equipped with a quick crossover and first step to get in the lane and score. Lo is right handed, yet is equally capable of finishing with his left hand. He is smooth off the dribble, and constantly moving off the ball, which keeps him in position to attack.
Smooth athlete with the ability to “glide.” He can create in isolation or the pick and roll, where he turns the corner with a burst through the lane. Lo can also shoot from 3, converting 45% on five 3-point attempts per game.
Lo has developed nicely this year, and he could be a top-tier shooting guard in the Ivy League next season. The next step is improving his mid-range game, as well his passing—he gets into the paint with such ease that you’d expect him to average more than 1.7 assists.
Video: Isolation
— Quick first step, can occasionally pull up for a jumper. I’m not sure what kind of athlete Lo is, but the ball handling and separation ability are present.
Video: Shooting
— Shooting 46% on all jump shots, as well as from 3-point range. He can shoot with his feet set (48%), off the dribble (41%), or running off screens (40%).
Video: Pick and Roll
— Lo plants his pivot foot and changes direction with ease. This change of pace is very effective, to create space and zip through the lane.