2019-20 Men's Basketball Roster
Roster
Ado, Abdul
G
/ Men's BasketballF
/ Men's BasketballF
/ Men's BasketballG
/ Men's BasketballG
/ Men's BasketballG
/ Men's BasketballG
/ Men's BasketballG
/ Men's BasketballG
/ Men's BasketballF
/ Men's BasketballF
/ Men's BasketballG
/ Men's BasketballF
/ Men's BasketballG
/ Men's BasketballG
/ Men's BasketballF
/ Men's BasketballF
/ Men's BasketballF
/ Men's BasketballC
/ Men's Basketball
Jersey Number 24
Abdul Ado
- Position:
- F
- Height:
- 6-11
- Weight:
- 255
- Class:
- Redshirt Junior
- Hometown:
- Lagos, Nigeria
- High School/Previous School:
- Hamilton Heights HS [Tenn.]
Bio
HONORS & AWARDS
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
CAREER
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).
2020-21 • BEST GAMES
Ado worked his way to 14 points and drained all five of his shot attempts versus Liberty (Nov. 26) … Provided six points, nine rebounds and five blocks against North Texas (Dec. 4) … Garnered five points, eight rebounds, three blocks and two steals at Georgia (Dec. 30) in SEC opener … Nearly compiled a double-double with 11 points, nine rebounds and three blocks versus Florida (Jan. 16) … Grabbed a season’s best 12 rebounds at No. 18 Tennessee (Jan. 26) … Notched nine points and seven rebounds at Ole Miss (Feb. 20) … Fired in 11 points, eight rebounds and three blocks against South Carolina (Feb. 24) … Secured nine points, nine rebounds and four blocks versus No. 6 Alabama (Feb. 27) … Collected eight points, six rebounds and five blocks at Texas A&M (March 3) … Tallied a season-high 12 points and nine rebounds during SEC Tournament win over Kentucky (March 11) … Turned in identical efforts with eight points, 11 rebounds and two blocks against Richmond (March 25) and Memphis (March 28) during NIT.
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).
2019-20 • BEST GAMES
Ado secured six points, four rebounds and two blocks against Florida International (Nov. 5) during season debut … Provided six points, seven rebounds and four blocks versus Louisiana-Monroe (Nov. 14) … Collected 13 points, nine rebounds and three blocks against Kansas State (Dec. 14) … Racked up season-highs with 17 points on 5-of-9 from the floor and hauled down 12 rebounds versus Radford (Dec. 18) … Turned in a career-high nine blocks coupled with six points and 11 rebounds against No. 8 Auburn (Jan. 4) in SEC opener … The nine blocks were the most by a MSU player since Jarvis Varnado totaled nine rejections at No. 18 Vanderbilt (Feb. 3, 2010) … Surpassed the 500-point plateau during the Auburn game … Fired in 12 points and 12 rebounds at LSU (Jan. 11) … Chipped in six points, nine rebounds and three blocks at Florida (Jan. 28) … Became 36th player in program history to eclipse 500 career rebounds during Florida game … Filled the box score with seven points, 11 rebounds and four blocks at No. 15 Kentucky (Feb. 4) … Hit the game-winning tip-in for his lone points with 0.6 seconds remaining at Arkansas (Feb. 15) … Pumped in SEC season’s best with 14 points on 5-of-6 shooting versus South Carolina (Feb. 19) … Dialed up five points, nine rebounds and four blocks against Ole Miss (March 7) in season finale.
2018-19 • REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE
Ado 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.
2018-19 • BEST GAMES
Ado started strong with an 11-point performance coupled with four rebounds and three blocks against Austin Peay (Nov. 9) during season opener … Grabbed 10 rebounds, five offensive, versus Hartford (Nov. 11) … Provided 10 points on 4-of-5 from the floor at Dayton (Nov. 30) … Garnered seven points, four blocks and two assists against BYU (Dec. 29) … Turned in solid all-around effort with 12 points, five rebounds, three blocks and two steals at South Carolina (Jan. 8) … Notched six points and a season’s best 11 rebounds versus Ole Miss (Jan. 12) … Tallied eight points against No. 22 Auburn (Jan. 26) … Scored 10 points coupled with two blocks and two steals versus Alabama (Feb. 12) … Chipped in seven points and a career-high six blocks against South Carolina (Feb. 19) … Rejected five shots during the Missouri game (Feb. 26) … Notched seven points on a flawless 3-of-3 shooting versus Texas A&M (March 14) at the SEC Tournament.
2017-18 • REDSHIRT FRESHMAN
Ado drew starts 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
CAREER
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).
2020-21 • BEST GAMES
Ado worked his way to 14 points and drained all five of his shot attempts versus Liberty (Nov. 26) … Provided six points, nine rebounds and five blocks against North Texas (Dec. 4) … Garnered five points, eight rebounds, three blocks and two steals at Georgia (Dec. 30) in SEC opener … Nearly compiled a double-double with 11 points, nine rebounds and three blocks versus Florida (Jan. 16) … Grabbed a season’s best 12 rebounds at No. 18 Tennessee (Jan. 26) … Notched nine points and seven rebounds at Ole Miss (Feb. 20) … Fired in 11 points, eight rebounds and three blocks against South Carolina (Feb. 24) … Secured nine points, nine rebounds and four blocks versus No. 6 Alabama (Feb. 27) … Collected eight points, six rebounds and five blocks at Texas A&M (March 3) … Tallied a season-high 12 points and nine rebounds during SEC Tournament win over Kentucky (March 11) … Turned in identical efforts with eight points, 11 rebounds and two blocks against Richmond (March 25) and Memphis (March 28) during NIT.
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).
2019-20 • BEST GAMES
Ado secured six points, four rebounds and two blocks against Florida International (Nov. 5) during season debut … Provided six points, seven rebounds and four blocks versus Louisiana-Monroe (Nov. 14) … Collected 13 points, nine rebounds and three blocks against Kansas State (Dec. 14) … Racked up season-highs with 17 points on 5-of-9 from the floor and hauled down 12 rebounds versus Radford (Dec. 18) … Turned in a career-high nine blocks coupled with six points and 11 rebounds against No. 8 Auburn (Jan. 4) in SEC opener … The nine blocks were the most by a MSU player since Jarvis Varnado totaled nine rejections at No. 18 Vanderbilt (Feb. 3, 2010) … Surpassed the 500-point plateau during the Auburn game … Fired in 12 points and 12 rebounds at LSU (Jan. 11) … Chipped in six points, nine rebounds and three blocks at Florida (Jan. 28) … Became 36th player in program history to eclipse 500 career rebounds during Florida game … Filled the box score with seven points, 11 rebounds and four blocks at No. 15 Kentucky (Feb. 4) … Hit the game-winning tip-in for his lone points with 0.6 seconds remaining at Arkansas (Feb. 15) … Pumped in SEC season’s best with 14 points on 5-of-6 shooting versus South Carolina (Feb. 19) … Dialed up five points, nine rebounds and four blocks against Ole Miss (March 7) in season finale.
2018-19 • REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE
Ado 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.
2018-19 • BEST GAMES
Ado started strong with an 11-point performance coupled with four rebounds and three blocks against Austin Peay (Nov. 9) during season opener … Grabbed 10 rebounds, five offensive, versus Hartford (Nov. 11) … Provided 10 points on 4-of-5 from the floor at Dayton (Nov. 30) … Garnered seven points, four blocks and two assists against BYU (Dec. 29) … Turned in solid all-around effort with 12 points, five rebounds, three blocks and two steals at South Carolina (Jan. 8) … Notched six points and a season’s best 11 rebounds versus Ole Miss (Jan. 12) … Tallied eight points against No. 22 Auburn (Jan. 26) … Scored 10 points coupled with two blocks and two steals versus Alabama (Feb. 12) … Chipped in seven points and a career-high six blocks against South Carolina (Feb. 19) … Rejected five shots during the Missouri game (Feb. 26) … Notched seven points on a flawless 3-of-3 shooting versus Texas A&M (March 14) at the SEC Tournament.
2017-18 • REDSHIRT FRESHMAN
Ado drew starts 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.
MEN'S BASKETBALL | Transfer Players Media Session - 7/17/25
Thursday, July 17
MEN'S BASKETBALL | Chris Jans Media Session - 6/5/25
Thursday, June 05
MEN'S BASKETBALL | Josh Hubbard & Shawn Jones Jr. Media Session - 6/5/25
Thursday, June 05
MEN'S BASKETBALL | NCAA TOURNAMENT | First Round Postgame Press Conference vs. Baylor 03/21/25
Friday, March 21
