Zach Cleveland
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 12, 2004 |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Normal Community (Normal, Illinois) |
| College | Liberty (2022–2026) |
| NBA draft | 2026: undrafted |
| Position | Small forward |
| Career highlights | |
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Zach Cleveland (born March 12, 2004) is an American basketball player. He played college basketball for the Liberty Flames.
High school career
[edit]Cleveland was born in southern Illinois and moved to Wisconsin before moving to Bloomington, Illinois.[1] 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.[2] A three-star recruit, Cleveland committed to play college basketball at Liberty in November 2021.[1]
College career
[edit]As a freshman, Cleveland averaged 3.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game.[3] He averaged 11.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 1.2 blocks per game as a sophomore.[4] He was named to the Second Team All-Conference USA.[5] 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.[6] 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.[7] As a senior, he received Conference USA Player of the Year honors as well as First Team All-Conference USA.[8] Cleveland averaged 11.9 points, 7.6 rebounds and 6.8 assists per game and helped lead Liberty to a NIT appearance.[9]
References
[edit]- 1 2 Vaughn, Steven (March 31, 2022). "Catching Up With Liberty Signee Zach Cleveland". A Sea of Red. Retrieved April 13, 2026.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Manson, Jon (October 27, 2025). "Liberty Basketball 2025-26 Season Preview". A Sea of Red. Retrieved April 13, 2026.
- ↑ "Cleveland and Metheny Selected to CUSA Preseason All-Conference Team". Liberty Flames. October 10, 2024. Retrieved April 13, 2026.
- ↑ "MBB: CUSA Postseason Awards Announced" (Press release). Conference USA. March 11, 2024. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
- ↑ "Cleveland Selected as Finalist For 2024-25 Lou Henson Award". Liberty Flames. March 17, 2025. Retrieved April 13, 2026.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "MBB: CUSA Postseason Awards Announced". conferenceusa.com. March 9, 2026. Retrieved April 13, 2026.
- ↑ "Nevada Closes on 15-2 Run to Top Liberty 73-63 in NIT 2nd Round". Liberty Flames. March 21, 2026. Retrieved April 13, 2026.