Matthew Cleveland - College Basketball News & Rumors

Strong all-around effort Friday Cleveland recorded 14 points (5-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one steal over 35 minutes during Friday's 76-67 loss to Florida.

Impact Cleveland opened the season with an excellent outing, and while he followed that performance with two subpar efforts, he bounced back admirably here. The inconsistencies are hurting his upside in the early going, but Cleveland is averaging 9.5 points per game while shooting a decent 45.2 percent from the field through his first four games.

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 16 in season opener Cleveland amassed 16 points (6-11 FG, 4-7 FT), seven rebounds, one block and one steal over 38 minutes during Monday's 83-74 loss to Stetson.

Impact Cleveland had some minor fitness issues during the preseason, but those problems seem to be a thing of the past now for him as he looked impressive in the campaign-opener. Cleveland only started eight games in his freshman year with the Seminoles, but he should play a prominent role on offense this time around. He averaged 16.0 points and 7.0 rebounds per game in the 2021-22 campaign.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays during exhibition Cleveland (undisclosed) participated in Florida State's exhibition game against Newberry College on Thursday.

Impact Cleveland logged zero points (0-9 FG), five rebounds and two assists across Florida State's 74-66 win. He will try redeeming himself during November. Fortunately for Cleveland, he was able to be healthy before the Seminoles commence their 2022-23 season against Stetson on Nov. 7.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Matthew Cleveland named to Julius Erving Award Watch List Matthew Cleveland named to Julius Erving Award Watch List.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Scores 13 in Tourney loss Cleveland recorded 13 points (6-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one block in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 96-57 loss to Syracuse.

Impact Cleveland came off the bench in this one and while his final stat line was solid, he couldn't avoid the Seminoles' exit in the early stages of the ACC Tournament. He ends the season with averages of 11.5 points and 4.6 rebounds per contest, as the Seminoles are now extremely unlikely to punch a ticket into the NCAA Tournament after going one-and-done here.

MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Watch: Matthew Cleveland on winning ACC Sixth Man of the Year The FSU freshman talks stepping up down the stretch of the season with so many players sidelined, his pride in continuing FSU's run of SMOTY...

MARCH 8, 2022 • TALLAHASSEE.COM

Matthew Cleveland on being named ACC Sixth Man of the Year Matthew Cleveland discusses earning the ACC Sixth Man of the Year Award.

MARCH 8, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Returns to floor Saturday Cleveland (illness) supplied 11 points (5-9 FG, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal over 28 minutes during Saturday's 89-76 victory over North Carolina Stat...

Impact Cleveland returned to his usual role playing large minutes off the bench. The freshman forward missed the teams previous game with an illness, but seemed to be in full form Saturday. In 27 appearances this season, Cleveland has started eight games, averaging 11.4 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 26.0 minutes per game.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Cleveland (illness) will not be available for Wednesday's game against Notre Dame, Rivals.com reports.

Impact Cleveland is dealing with a non-COVID related illness. It's unfortunate because the 6-7 freshman had been really coming on as of late. The good news is that this shouldn't be anything too serious and Cleveland will likely be back for the regular season finale on Saturday against N.C. State.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Florida State hosts Notre Dame following Cleveland's 20-point game

Florida State takes on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish after Matthew Cleveland scored 20 points in Florida State's 64-63 win over the Virginia Cavaliers

MARCH 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hits game-winning shot Cleveland logged 20 points (8-14 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-7 FT), three rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 37 minutes during Saturday's 64-63 victory over Virginia.

Impact Aside from leading the Seminoles to a big road win over the Cavaliers, Cleveland hit an impressive game-winning shot after draining a three with only one second left on the clock. Cleveland has started in each of Florida State's last seven games and scored in double digits in each contest while also surpassing the 15-point mark in his last three appearances. He's ending the regular season on a thrilling note.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

FSU's Matthew Cleveland earns ACC Freshman of the Week honors ACC Freshman of the Week honors for Matthew Cleveland.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

FSU's Matthew Cleveland earns ACC Rookie of the Week honors ACC Freshman of the Week honors for Matthew Cleveland.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

FSU's Matthew Cleveland Comes Of Age Against Cavaliers

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Cleveland's buzzer-beating 3 lifts Florida St. over Virginia

Matthew Cleveland hit a deep 3-pointer at the buzzer and Florida State beat Virginia 64-63 in a wild finish

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleveland at the buzzer: FSU with an upset win at Virginia Matthew Cleveland delivers FSU a victory as the buzzer sounds.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

FSU's Matthew Cleveland Shows Virginia No Love

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Draws second start in three games Cleveland is in the starting lineup Saturday against Wake Forest.

Impact The freshman draws back into the starting five after coming off the bench against Clemson on Wednesday. Cleveland has made one other start this season, against Virginia Tech, when he scored 10 points and pulled down five rebounds over 33 minutes.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will come off the bench Cleveland will come off the bench Wednesday for the Seminoles as they take on Clemson.

Impact Cleveland will return to the bench after starting in Monday's game against Virginia Tech. The 6-foot-7 freshman has appeared in 19 games for Florida State, recording 10.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 0.6 steals on 23.1 minutes per game this season. Cleveland figures to remain heavily involved off the bench.

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves into starting lineup Cleveland will start Saturday against Virginia Tech.

Impact Florida State is rewarding Cleveland with a spot in the lineup after a strong January in which he has averaged 11.7 points and 6.0 rebounds over 23.8 minutes per game. The Seminoles may have to lean on Cleveland as Caleb Mills is not starting and RayQuan Evans is out.

JANUARY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Son of Georgia Tech alums, Matthew Cleveland shines for Florida State Growing up and cheering for Georgia Tech as a child, Matthew Cleveland had his favorites. Calvin Johnson was the first football player he re...

JANUARY 25, 2022 • AJC.COM

Efficient performance Thursday Cleveland ended with 21 points (8-16 FG, 5-9 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists and two steals across 27 minutes during Thursday's 86-73 win over North Florida.

Impact Cleveland had scored in single digits in each of his previous two contests, but this 21-point effort has been one of his best performances of the campaign. The freshman continues to shine off the bench for the Seminoles and is averaging 11.2 points and 4.7 rebounds per game.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Florida State's Matthew Cleveland Has Career Day Versus North Florida

JANUARY 20, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Strong outing off bench again Cleveland posted 17 points (7-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-6 FT) and five rebounds in 27 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 79-70 victory over Louisville.

Impact Cleveland has been one of the most reliable bench scorers in the ACC this season, and the freshman has reached double-digit points in seven of his 12 appearances so far. He's averaging 10.5 points per contest.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 13 points again Cleveland ended with 13 points (3-8 FG, 7-11 FT), two rebounds and three steals across 20 minutes during Tuesday's 76-54 loss to Wake Forest.

Impact Cleveland has scored in double digits in more than half of his games so far, but this is just the second time he's been able to do it in consecutive contests. The freshman has been productive off the bench for the Seminoles, averaging 9.9 points and 4.3 rebounds per matchup.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Florida State hosts Notre Dame following Cleveland's 20-point game

Cleveland's buzzer-beating 3 lifts Florida St. over Virginia