Zach Cleveland

Zach Cleveland
Memphis Hustle
PositionSmall forward
LeagueNBA G League
Personal information
Born (2004-03-12) March 12, 2004 (age 22)
Illinois, U.S.
Listed height
6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight
220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High schoolNormal Community
(Normal, Illinois)
CollegeLiberty (2022–2026)
2026: undrafted
Playing career
2026–present
Career history
2026–presentMemphis Hustle
Career highlights
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Zachary Cleveland (born March 12, 2004) is an American basketball player for the Memphis Hustle of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Liberty Flames.

High school career

Cleveland was born in southern Illinois and moved to Wisconsin before moving to Bloomington, Illinois. He attended Normal Community High School playing for coach Dave Witzig. As a junior, Cleveland averaged 21 points and 12.3 rebounds per game. He was named second team all-state as a senior and led the Ironmen to 33 victories. A three-star recruit, Cleveland committed to play college basketball at Liberty in November 2021.

College career

As a freshman, Cleveland averaged 3.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game. He averaged 11.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 1.2 blocks per game as a sophomore. He was named to the Second Team All-Conference USA. Cleveland averaged 11.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game as a junior. He was named to the Third Team All-Conference USA and was a finalist for the Lou Henson Award. On February 7, 2026, Cleveland posted a triple-double with 19 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists in a 79-76 win over Missouri State. As a senior, he received Conference USA Player of the Year honors as well as First Team All-Conference USA. Cleveland averaged 11.9 points, 7.6 rebounds and 6.8 assists per game and helped lead Liberty to a NIT appearance.

References

  1. 1 2 Vaughn, Steven (March 31, 2022). "Catching Up With Liberty Signee Zach Cleveland". A Sea of Red. Retrieved April 13, 2026.
  2. ↑ Knuppel, Rodney (November 24, 2025). "The Straw That Stirs It All: How Zach Cleveland Drives Liberty's Unbeaten Surge". Busting Brackets. Retrieved April 13, 2026.
  3. ↑ Manson, Jon (October 27, 2025). "Liberty Basketball 2025-26 Season Preview". A Sea of Red. Retrieved April 13, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Cleveland and Metheny Selected to CUSA Preseason All-Conference Team". Liberty Flames. October 10, 2024. Retrieved April 13, 2026.
  5. ↑ "MBB: CUSA Postseason Awards Announced" (Press release). Conference USA. March 11, 2024. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Cleveland Selected as Finalist For 2024-25 Lou Henson Award". Liberty Flames. March 17, 2025. Retrieved April 13, 2026.
  7. ↑ Stafford, Will (February 8, 2026). "Cleveland Posts Triple-Double, Flames Hold Off Missouri State 79-76 For 14th Straight Win". WSET. Retrieved April 13, 2026.
  8. ↑ "MBB: CUSA Postseason Awards Announced". conferenceusa.com. March 9, 2026. Retrieved April 13, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Nevada Closes on 15-2 Run to Top Liberty 73-63 in NIT 2nd Round". Liberty Flames. March 21, 2026. Retrieved April 13, 2026.