Mo Charlo
Mo Charlo | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 22, 1983 |
| Occupation(s) | Basketball player, assistant coach |
| Years active | 2006–2024 (player), 2024–present (coach) |
| Known for | Professional basketball career, assistant coach for South Bay Lakers |
Dennard Maurice "Mo" Charlo (born July 22, 1983) is a retired American professional basketball athlete who currently serves as an assistant coach for the South Bay Lakers in the NBA G League. His collegiate basketball tenure included playing for Diablo Valley College and the Nevada Wolf Pack.
High school career
Charlo attended Eureka High School located in Eureka, California, where he participated in baseball, football, and basketball. During his senior year, he posted averages of 24.0 points and nine rebounds per contest across 24 games representing the Loggers basketball squad.
College career
From 2002 to 2004, Charlo competed at Diablo Valley JC, earning all-state distinctions in both seasons. In his second year, he averaged 18.1 points and 7.4 rebounds over 30 games, which led to him being named Bay Valley Conference MVP as well as receiving all-conference honors. Following the 2003–04 campaign, Diablo Valley retired his jersey in recognition of his contributions.
In 2004, Charlo transferred to Nevada. As a junior in 2005, he was named to the Western Athletic Conference All-Newcomer Team after averaging 9.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.1 assists in 32 games, including 11 starts. His senior season featured selections to the 2006 WAC All-Defensive and All-Tournament Teams; additionally, he earned Wolf Pack sixth man of the year accolades while averaging 10.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and one steal per game over 33 contests with 19 starts.
2006–07 season
Following the 2006 NBA draft, where he went undrafted, Charlo participated with the Golden State Warriors during the 2006 NBA Summer League. On November 2, 2006, he was picked by the Anaheim Arsenal in the ninth round of the NBA D-League draft but was released on November 22. He was then acquired by the Albuquerque Thunderbirds on January 12, 2007, though he was waived after six appearances. Later that season, on March 29, he signed with the Colorado 14ers.
2007–08 season
Charlo inked a deal with Entente Orléanaise 45 in France for the 2007–08 season in June but departed during preseason activities. In October, he returned to the Colorado 14ers but was waived in November due to injury concerns. He rejoined them in December but was again waived in January 2008. Subsequently, on January 23, he signed with the Anaheim Arsenal.
2008–09 season
In August 2008, Charlo committed to play for Okapi Aalstar in Belgium for the duration of the 2008–09 season.
2009–10 season
Charlo was acquired by the Reno Bighorns in November 2009.
2010–11 season
He joined the Minnesota Timberwolves roster for the NBA Summer League in July 2010. On October 30 of that year, he returned to play for the Reno Bighorns.
2011–12 season
December 2011 saw Charlo once again joining the Reno Bighorns.
2012–13 season
In October 2012, Charlo signed with Mexico’s Fuerza Regia to compete in the LNBP league. By March 2013, he had returned stateside and re-signed with the Reno Bighorns.
2013–14 season
Charlo was reacquired by Reno Bighorns in November 2013. On February 13, 2014, he earned selection to participate in the Futures All-Star team at the NBA D-League All-Star Game that year, stepping in for Malcolm Thomas.
2014–15 season
In October 2014, Charlo committed to play for the Hamamatsu Higashimikawa Phoenix, a team competing in Japan's bj League.
2015–16 season
By March 2016, Charlo had signed with the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), taking over the position previously held by Antoine Wright.
Coaching career
On October 2, 2024, Charlo accepted a role as an assistant coach with the South Bay Lakers, a franchise in the NBA G League.
Personal
Charlo is the son of Sylvia Purify and Corris Charlo.
See also
External links
- NBA D-League profile
- Profile at Eurobasket.com
- Profile at RealGM.com