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2020-21 All-SEC Defensive Team
2018-19 • 2020-21 SEC Academic Honor Roll
2019-20 • 2020-21 SEC Community Service Team
2019-20 Preseason Top 150 Player • Lindy’s
2018-19 Preseason Top 125 Player • Lindy’s
No. 76 National Recruit • ESPN.com Class of 2016
2021-22 (GRAD)
Elected to take his fifth/COVID season at Cincinnati and played 32 of the team's 33 games, starting all of them ... Played through injury all season, averaging 2.4 points and 4.5 rebounds per game over 17.4 minutes ... Shot 54.5 percent from the field (30-for-55) ... Was the difference in a one-point road win at Miami (Ohio), producing season-highs of 14 points and 11 rebounds ... Also had six points against Wichita State ... Blocked five shots against Presbyterian and had three or more against East Carolina (twice), South Florida and Wichita State, including four in that home win against the Shockers ... Played into "Adoooo" chants from the home crowd in the latter stretch of the season.
CAREER AT MISSISSIPPI STATE
Ado started in 130 of 131 career games over his four seasons … The 130 starts are most in program history … His lone appearance off the bench came against Texas A&M (March 9, 2019) when he gave his starting spot to Aric Holman on Senior Day … Finished his career with 67 consecutive starts … Totaled 800 points, 806 rebounds and 249 blocks … Connected on 59.4 percent from the floor (309-of-520) and 58.9 percent at the foul line (182-of-309) … The 59.4 shooting percentage is first in program history among players who have made at least 300 field goals … The 249 blocks are tied for second with Erick Dampier (1994-95-96) and trail only the NCAA’s all-time leader Jarvis Varnado (2007-08-09-10) … He and Varnado are the only players to own four seasons of 50-plus blocks in program history … Ranked among the SEC’s top 10 in blocks per game during all four seasons … Recorded 5-plus blocks in eight games where MSU posted a 6-2 record … Secured multiple blocks in 72 of his 131 appearances … The 806 rebounds are ninth in program history … Hauled down 5-plus rebounds in 90 of his 131 games and led MSU in rebounding 35 times … Came away with 24 outings in double figures where MSU notched a 15-9 mark … Surpassed 500 points during his 80th career game against No. 8 Auburn (Jan. 4, 2020) and 500 rebounds in his 87th career game at Florida (Jan. 28, 2020).
2020-21 • REDSHIRT SENIOR
Ado was one of two players (D.J. Stewart Jr.) to start all 33 games where he averaged 5.9 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game … The 2.0 blocks were 3rd, while the 6.8 rebounds were eighth in the SEC rankings … One of five players to earn All-SEC Defensive Team accolades … Sank 55.4 percent from the field (77-of-139) and a career-best 66.7 percent at the foul line (42-of-63) … Recorded 2.6 offensive rebounds per game which was fifth on the SEC leaderboard … MSU won three of four games when Ado tallied 10-plus points … His 67 blocks were tied for 6th in program history for a single season … Collected multiple blocks in 19 games which included seven of his last 10 outings (Feb. 24-March 28).
2019-20 • REDSHIRT JUNIOR
Ado tucked away 5.7 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.9 blocks per game … The 1.9 blocks were 4th, while the 6.7 rebounds were 9th on the SEC leaderboard … One of three players to start all 31 games … Drained 59.5 percent of his field goal attempts (69-of-116) and 60.9 percent at the free throw line (39-of-64) … Did not attempt a three-pointer … Grabbed 3.2 of his 6.7 rebounds on the offensive end and recorded a 14.1 offensive rebounding percentage, both marks were second among SEC players … Reached 100 offensive rebounds for the second time in three seasons … Tallied 10-plus points and 10-plus rebounds in four games sparked by a pair of double-doubles … MSU won three of four games when Ado scored 10 or more points … Totaled multiple blocks in 16 games which included 8 of his last 10 appearances (Feb. 4-March 7).
2018-19 • REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE
Started 30 of 31 games with his lone appearance coming off the bench against Texas A&M (March 9) on Senior Day … Was a DNP in three nonconference games versus Saint Mary’s (Nov. 21), Alcorn State (Nov. 26) and Wright State (Dec. 22) … Posted 4.7 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per game … The 1.8 blocks per game were seventh on the SEC leaderboard giving Ado back-to-back season among the SEC’s top 10 … Buried 61.4 percent from the floor (51-of-83) and 62.3 percent at the foul line (43-of-69) … Notched double figures in four games, two in nonconference and two versus SEC opponents.
2017-18 • REDSHIRT FRESHMAN
Started in all 33 games … Averaged 7.8 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.9 blocks per game … Scored in double-digits 12 times, with season-high 19 points coming in win at Texas A&M (Feb. 20) … Had 10 or rebounds five times, with season-high 13 coming against Little Rock (Dec. 20) … Tied Jarvis Varnado's freshman record with 67 blocked shots which also tied him for the sixth-most during a single season … Managed 12 points, seven rebounds and three blocks versus Florida A&M (Nov. 18) in collegiate debut … Had three or more blocks 13 times, with a season’s best five rejections coming against Stephen F. Austin (Nov. 22) … His 1.9 blocks were sixth, while his 6.4 rebounds were 10th in the SEC doubles … Posted three double-doubles on the year: 12 points and 11 rebounds against Green Bay (Nov. 20), 12 points and 10 rebounds at Florida (Jan. 10) and 10 points and 11 rebounds versus No. 22 Auburn (Jan. 13) … In four NIT games, scored 38 points, grabbed 25 rebounds and blocked 5 shots … Best NIT effort came in opening round against Nebraska (March 14) where he fired in 15 points and nine rebounds … Chipped in 13 points and eight rebounds versus Penn State (March 27) during NIT Semifinals at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
2016-17 • FRESHMAN
Ado redshirted the 2016-17 season due to injury and has four years of eligibility starting in 2017-18.
HIGH SCHOOL
Ado led Hamilton Heights Christian Academy to the National Christian Tournament title with a 73-44 win against Mount Mission … In the championship game he had 12 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal and 1 block … Named Tennessee player of the year in 2016 … Averaged 7.9 points, 8.6 rebounds and 2.7 blocks as a senior as his team posted a 27-3 ledger … Averaged 9.9 points, 9.8 rebounds and 5.9 blocks as a junior en route to a 28-5 record … Led his team to the National Christian Tournament crown in 2015 with a 47-46 win against Our Savior (NY) … Scored 7 points and grabbed a game-high 10 rebounds … Averaged 9.8 points, 11.8 rebounds and 7.3 blocks as a sophomore … Career high of 41 points came against Bradley Central in November 2013 … Career high of 22 rebounds came against Central Park in January 2014 … As a sophomore he set a school record of 279 blocked shots and leading his team to a school record 34 wins.
PERSONAL
Born on October 1, 1997 … A December 2020 graduate with a degree in interdisciplinary studies.
2020-21 All-SEC Defensive Team
2018-19 • 2020-21 SEC Academic Honor Roll
2019-20 • 2020-21 SEC Community Service Team
2019-20 Preseason Top 150 Player • Lindy’s
2018-19 Preseason Top 125 Player • Lindy’s
No. 76 National Recruit • ESPN.com Class of 2016
2021-22 (GRAD)
Elected to take his fifth/COVID season at Cincinnati and played 32 of the team's 33 games, starting all of them ... Played through injury all season, averaging 2.4 points and 4.5 rebounds per game over 17.4 minutes ... Shot 54.5 percent from the field (30-for-55) ... Was the difference in a one-point road win at Miami (Ohio), producing season-highs of 14 points and 11 rebounds ... Also had six points against Wichita State ... Blocked five shots against Presbyterian and had three or more against East Carolina (twice), South Florida and Wichita State, including four in that home win against the Shockers ... Played into "Adoooo" chants from the home crowd in the latter stretch of the season.
CAREER AT MISSISSIPPI STATE
Ado started in 130 of 131 career games over his four seasons … The 130 starts are most in program history … His lone appearance off the bench came against Texas A&M (March 9, 2019) when he gave his starting spot to Aric Holman on Senior Day … Finished his career with 67 consecutive starts … Totaled 800 points, 806 rebounds and 249 blocks … Connected on 59.4 percent from the floor (309-of-520) and 58.9 percent at the foul line (182-of-309) … The 59.4 shooting percentage is first in program history among players who have made at least 300 field goals … The 249 blocks are tied for second with Erick Dampier (1994-95-96) and trail only the NCAA’s all-time leader Jarvis Varnado (2007-08-09-10) … He and Varnado are the only players to own four seasons of 50-plus blocks in program history … Ranked among the SEC’s top 10 in blocks per game during all four seasons … Recorded 5-plus blocks in eight games where MSU posted a 6-2 record … Secured multiple blocks in 72 of his 131 appearances … The 806 rebounds are ninth in program history … Hauled down 5-plus rebounds in 90 of his 131 games and led MSU in rebounding 35 times … Came away with 24 outings in double figures where MSU notched a 15-9 mark … Surpassed 500 points during his 80th career game against No. 8 Auburn (Jan. 4, 2020) and 500 rebounds in his 87th career game at Florida (Jan. 28, 2020).
2020-21 • REDSHIRT SENIOR
Ado was one of two players (D.J. Stewart Jr.) to start all 33 games where he averaged 5.9 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game … The 2.0 blocks were 3rd, while the 6.8 rebounds were eighth in the SEC rankings … One of five players to earn All-SEC Defensive Team accolades … Sank 55.4 percent from the field (77-of-139) and a career-best 66.7 percent at the foul line (42-of-63) … Recorded 2.6 offensive rebounds per game which was fifth on the SEC leaderboard … MSU won three of four games when Ado tallied 10-plus points … His 67 blocks were tied for 6th in program history for a single season … Collected multiple blocks in 19 games which included seven of his last 10 outings (Feb. 24-March 28).
2019-20 • REDSHIRT JUNIOR
Ado tucked away 5.7 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.9 blocks per game … The 1.9 blocks were 4th, while the 6.7 rebounds were 9th on the SEC leaderboard … One of three players to start all 31 games … Drained 59.5 percent of his field goal attempts (69-of-116) and 60.9 percent at the free throw line (39-of-64) … Did not attempt a three-pointer … Grabbed 3.2 of his 6.7 rebounds on the offensive end and recorded a 14.1 offensive rebounding percentage, both marks were second among SEC players … Reached 100 offensive rebounds for the second time in three seasons … Tallied 10-plus points and 10-plus rebounds in four games sparked by a pair of double-doubles … MSU won three of four games when Ado scored 10 or more points … Totaled multiple blocks in 16 games which included 8 of his last 10 appearances (Feb. 4-March 7).
2018-19 • REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE
Started 30 of 31 games with his lone appearance coming off the bench against Texas A&M (March 9) on Senior Day … Was a DNP in three nonconference games versus Saint Mary’s (Nov. 21), Alcorn State (Nov. 26) and Wright State (Dec. 22) … Posted 4.7 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per game … The 1.8 blocks per game were seventh on the SEC leaderboard giving Ado back-to-back season among the SEC’s top 10 … Buried 61.4 percent from the floor (51-of-83) and 62.3 percent at the foul line (43-of-69) … Notched double figures in four games, two in nonconference and two versus SEC opponents.
2017-18 • REDSHIRT FRESHMAN
Started in all 33 games … Averaged 7.8 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.9 blocks per game … Scored in double-digits 12 times, with season-high 19 points coming in win at Texas A&M (Feb. 20) … Had 10 or rebounds five times, with season-high 13 coming against Little Rock (Dec. 20) … Tied Jarvis Varnado's freshman record with 67 blocked shots which also tied him for the sixth-most during a single season … Managed 12 points, seven rebounds and three blocks versus Florida A&M (Nov. 18) in collegiate debut … Had three or more blocks 13 times, with a season’s best five rejections coming against Stephen F. Austin (Nov. 22) … His 1.9 blocks were sixth, while his 6.4 rebounds were 10th in the SEC doubles … Posted three double-doubles on the year: 12 points and 11 rebounds against Green Bay (Nov. 20), 12 points and 10 rebounds at Florida (Jan. 10) and 10 points and 11 rebounds versus No. 22 Auburn (Jan. 13) … In four NIT games, scored 38 points, grabbed 25 rebounds and blocked 5 shots … Best NIT effort came in opening round against Nebraska (March 14) where he fired in 15 points and nine rebounds … Chipped in 13 points and eight rebounds versus Penn State (March 27) during NIT Semifinals at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
2016-17 • FRESHMAN
Ado redshirted the 2016-17 season due to injury and has four years of eligibility starting in 2017-18.
HIGH SCHOOL
Ado led Hamilton Heights Christian Academy to the National Christian Tournament title with a 73-44 win against Mount Mission … In the championship game he had 12 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal and 1 block … Named Tennessee player of the year in 2016 … Averaged 7.9 points, 8.6 rebounds and 2.7 blocks as a senior as his team posted a 27-3 ledger … Averaged 9.9 points, 9.8 rebounds and 5.9 blocks as a junior en route to a 28-5 record … Led his team to the National Christian Tournament crown in 2015 with a 47-46 win against Our Savior (NY) … Scored 7 points and grabbed a game-high 10 rebounds … Averaged 9.8 points, 11.8 rebounds and 7.3 blocks as a sophomore … Career high of 41 points came against Bradley Central in November 2013 … Career high of 22 rebounds came against Central Park in January 2014 … As a sophomore he set a school record of 279 blocked shots and leading his team to a school record 34 wins.
PERSONAL
Born on October 1, 1997 … A December 2020 graduate with a degree in interdisciplinary studies.
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