Bayhawks Draft Grant Maloof

The 2020 MLL Draft was held May 4. The Bayhawks selected the following players:

§                                 Yale midfielder Will Weitzel

§                                 Bucknell attackman Will Yorke

§                                 Boston long-stick midfielder Chase Levesque

§                                 Hobart goalkeeper Sam Lucchesi

§                                 Notre Dame long-stick midfielder Pat Aslanian

§                                 Marquette faceoff specialist Luke Anderson

§                                 Towson midfielder Grant Maloof

§                                 Holy Cross attackman Kevin Kodzis

Maloof, a native of Davidsonville, Md., and graduate of South River High School, is the familiar name of the bunch for Baltimore-area lacrosse fans. He posted 47 goals and 17 assists during his Towson career.

“He ended up being the captain of the Tigers and somebody we’re really excited to have. I think they’ve done a great job with that Towson program,” Burdett said. “What we’re seeing coming out of Towson’s program are professional-ready players, and I think Grant represents kind of the hometown good story, if you will.”

Head coach Tom Mariano didn’t think Maloof would be available at the No. 42 pick, according to Burdett, but Mariano is glad he was and likes how the roster has shaped up as a whole.

“I think there is a tradition and a feeling in that locker room that’s unique. I think the guys really like each other and they play hard for each other, and it’s fun to watch,” Burdett said. “The game is so entertaining when you’re seeing [high-scoring games]. You just want to keep that firepower coming, and I think a guy like Grant’s going to add to that.”