A very athletic, slashing, aggressive combo forward who runs the floor well and plays with force. He does most of his damage from 15 feet and in, attacking the rim and finishing through contact. Defensively, he offers versatility with the ability to guard multiple positions and impact the game on that end.

Mamadou Sako Mamadou Sako 6'7" | PF Saint John’s Catholic Prep | 2027 MD is a strong 6-7 two-way forward who has shown his ability to dominate around the basket. His physicality and defensive prowess make him a significant presence in the paint. Sako’s dedication to both scoring and defending, combined with his imposing stature, render him a crucial player on both ends of the court.

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-A whirling dervish of activity in Coach Williams’ pace and space system, Sako floats effectively as a free safety on the back line of the defense to protect the paint while also contesting/sliding with opponents out on the perimeter. His hustle and quickness allow him to cover ground on closeouts, injecting some athleticism and intensity as a defender that needs to be accounted for at all times. Sako’s motor also shows on the offensive end of the floor, making up for what he relatively lacks in touch around the basket with a great second jump to clean up misses around the basket and score through the contact. If the handle can improve to get from the 3 point line to the rim in 1 dribble or less to cut down on fumbled plays or getting ripped in traffic by a guard, he’ll be even more valuable for SJCP in transition.

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-Love the motor that Sako plays with at both ends of the floor as an energetic, physical W/F prospect that makes up for his relative lack of feel with energy and athleticism. Sako is beginning to understand rotations and help responsibilities much better to be in the right spot for his team. He’s also doing a better job catching the ball in traffic and scoring off a pivot to finish more efficiently around the basket without turning the ball over. The speed and leaping ability make him a valuable target in transition, interested to see how his development plays out over the next three years.