Mo Charlo

Mo Charlo
South Bay Lakers
PositionAssistant coach
LeagueNBA G League
Personal information
Born (1983-07-22) July 22, 1983 (age 41)
Eureka, California
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High schoolEureka (Eureka, California)
College
NBA draft2006: undrafted
Playing career2006–2017
PositionPower forward
Coaching career2024–present
Career history
As player:
2007Albuquerque Thunderbirds
2007–2008Colorado 14ers
2008Anaheim Arsenal
2008–2009Okapi Aalstar
2009–2012Reno Bighorns
2012–2013Fuerza Regia
2013–2014Reno Bighorns
2014–2015Hamamatsu Phoenix
2015Hitachi SunRockers
2016Rain or Shine Elasto Painters
2016Ryukyu Golden Kings
2017Kyoto Hannaryz
As coach:
2024–presentSouth Bay Lakers (assistant)
Career highlights and awards
  • NBA D-League All-Defensive First Team (2014)
  • NBA D-League All-Star (2014)
  • WAC All-Defensive Team (2006)
  • WAC All-Newcomer Team (2005)

Dennard Maurice "Mo" Charlo (born July 22, 1983) is an American former professional basketball player currently working as an assistant coaach for the South Bay Lakers of the NBA G League. He played college basketball at [[[Diablo Valley College]] and Nevada.

High school career

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Charlo attended Eureka High School in Eureka, California where he played baseball, football and basketball. As a senior, he played in 24 games and averaged 24.0 points and nine rebounds per game for the Loggers basketball team.[1]

College career

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Charlo attended Diablo Valley JC from 2002 to 2004 where he was named all-state both seasons. In his sophomore season, he played in 30 games and averaged 18.1 points and 7.4 rebounds per game, going on to earn Bay Valley Conference MVP honors and was named to the all-conference team. Following the 2003–04 season, his jersey number was retired by Diablo Valley.[1]

In 2004, he transferred to Nevada. In his junior season, he was named to the 2005 Western Athletic Conference All-Newcomer Team. In 32 games (11 starts), he averaged 9.4 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game.[1][2]

In his senior season, he was named to the 2006 WAC All-Defensive Team and the WAC All-Tournament Team. He was also named the Wolf Pack's sixth man of the year. In 33 games (19 starts), he averaged 10.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.0 steals per game.[1][2]

Professional career

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2006–07 season

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After going undrafted in the 2006 NBA draft, Charlo joined the Golden State Warriors for the 2006 NBA Summer League.

On November 2, 2006, he was selected by the Anaheim Arsenal in the ninth round of the 2006 NBA D-League draft. However, he was later waived by the Arsenal on November 22, 2006. On January 12, 2007, he was acquired by the Albuquerque Thunderbirds. Ten days later, he was waived by the Thunderbirds after just 6 games. On March 29, 2007, he was acquired by the Colorado 14ers.[3]

2007–08 season

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In June 2007, Charlo signed with Entente Orléanaise 45 of France for the 2007–08 season.[4] However, he later left Orléanaise in September 2007 following pre-season.

In October 2007, he was re-acquired by the Colorado 14ers. On November 14, 2007, he was waived by the 14ers due to injury. On December 7, 2007, he was re-acquired by the 14ers, but again waived on January 12, 2008. On January 23, 2008, he was acquired by the Anaheim Arsenal.[5]

2008–09 season

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In August 2008, Charlo signed with Okapi Aalstar of Belgium for the 2008–09 season.[6]

2009–10 season

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In November 2009, Charlo was acquired by the Reno Bighorns.[7]

2010–11 season

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In July 2010, Charlo joined the Minnesota Timberwolves for the 2010 NBA Summer League. On October 30, 2010, he was re-acquired by the Reno Bighorns.[8]

2011–12 season

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In December 2011, Charlo was re-acquired by the Reno Bighorns.

2012–13 season

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In October 2012, Charlo signed with Fuerza Regia of Mexico for the 2012–13 LNBP season.[9] In March 2013, he returned to the United States and was re-acquired by the Reno Bighorns.[10]

2013–14 season

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In November 2013, Charlo was once again re-acquired by the Reno Bighorns.[11]

On February 13, 2014, he was named to the Futures All-Star team for the 2014 NBA D-League All-Star Game, as a replacement for Malcolm Thomas.[12]

2014–15 season

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In October 2014, Charlo signed with Hamamatsu Higashimikawa Phoenix of the Japanese bj League.[13]

2015–16 season

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In March 2016, Charlo signed with the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters of the PBA to replace Antoine Wright.

Coaching career

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On October 2, 2024, Charlo became an assistant coach for the South Bay Lakers of the NBA G League.[14]

Personal

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Charlo is the son of Corris Charlo and Sylvia Purify.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Mo Charlo Bio". nevadawolfpack.com. Retrieved April 22, 2014.
  2. ^ a b "Mo Charlo Stats". Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved April 22, 2014.
  3. ^ "2006-07 Transactions". NBA.com. Archived from the original on June 18, 2015. Retrieved April 22, 2014.
  4. ^ "Communiqué : Signature de Mo Charlo à Orléans". LNB.fr (in French). June 29, 2007. Retrieved April 22, 2014.
  5. ^ "2007-08 Transactions". NBA.com. Archived from the original on March 29, 2016. Retrieved April 22, 2014.
  6. ^ "Charlo To Play In Belgium". KoloTV.com. August 31, 2008. Retrieved April 22, 2014.
  7. ^ "Bighorns Take Farmer With First Pick". NBA.com. November 5, 2009. Retrieved April 22, 2014.
  8. ^ "Bighorns Announce First Round of Training Camp Invitees". NBA.com. October 30, 2010. Retrieved April 22, 2014.
  9. ^ "FUERZA REGIA ANUNCIA LA LLEGADA DE MO CHARLO". FuerzaRegia.com (in Spanish). October 25, 2012. Archived from the original on April 22, 2014. Retrieved April 22, 2014.
  10. ^ "Mo Charlo Returns to Bighorns". NBA.com. March 21, 2013. Archived from the original on August 21, 2016. Retrieved April 22, 2014.
  11. ^ "Bighorns Open Training Camp". NBA.com. November 16, 2013. Archived from the original on January 4, 2014. Retrieved April 22, 2014.
  12. ^ "Replacements Announced For 2014 NBA D-League All-Star Game Presented by Kumho Tire". NBA.com. February 13, 2014. Archived from the original on March 25, 2015. Retrieved April 22, 2014.
  13. ^ Mo Charlo joins Hamamatsu Phoenix
  14. ^ "South Bay Lakers Complete Coaching Staff". OurSportsCentral.com. October 2, 2024. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
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