Chicago native who is now at La Lumiere put up a strong performance as he knocked in a couple of long balls, made the extra pass when opportunities presented themselves getting his teammates clean looks, and was slick with the rock on drives including euro steps.  He is such a slithery guard with the rock in his hands as he notched 13 points (4-10 FG) (2-6 3PT) (3-3 FT) along with 6 assists and 3 steals.

The La Lumiere rising senior guard played a big role in Brad Beal Elite 17u’s comeback victory on Tuesday afternoon to begin Peach Jam play. Cleveland is a long, lean 6’3″ guard with impressive shot-making abilities. He got to his spots consistently, created open looks at various levels for himself off of the dribble, and was incredibly efficient. Cleveland finished with a game-high 23 points on 10-14, 3-4 shooting. He also had 6 rebounds and 3 assists.

Cleveland stood out with his smooth feel for the game as a scorer and creator in transition and half-court settings. The rising senior was most effective in ball screen action where his controlled pace, ability to explode out of hesitations and cover ground with long strides led to him earning consistent paint touches and putting pressure on the rim. Cleveland dazzled with his finishing ability around the rim – complete with strong and off-hand floaters, explosive dunks and pull-up jumpers. He averaged 20.5 points per game during the session with a signature 26-point effort in a win over Vegas Elite.

One of the best pure scorers that you’ll find in the Midwest, Cleveland finished off his weekend in Kansas City with a 24-point performance for Brad Beal Elite 17u. He averaged 14.0 points per game on the weekend and is their leading scorer through all three sessions so far at 15.9 points per game. Cleveland handles the ball very well and is excellent at creating separation off of the bounce in tight windows. That shot-creation ability is a big part of what makes him so good as a scorer. The La Lumiere product is considered a Top 50 prospect nationally in the Class of 2027.

Cleveland and Brad Beal Elite got a grind it out victory over Team CP3 to avoid being shut out in the win column during session I. Cleveland was efficient as a scorer in the win and led Brad Beal Elite all weekend at just under 20 points per game. Cleveland’s ability to knock down shots off the catch from the combo guard position helps space the floor for his team and Cleveland’s ability to score with both hands at the rim makes him tough to stop getting downhill. After a big junior season with La Lumiere, I expect Cleveland to be one of the most productive scoring guards on the EYBL this season.

To open the camp, players split into 4 on 4 halfcourt stations where the offense would stay on if they scored and the defense would go to offense if they got a stop. Cleveland’s group stayed on offense for the majority of the session as he was serving buckets to whoever was guarding him. Doing an elite job of moving without the ball in the half-court and creating space, Cleveland had numerous contested finishes with his left hand, a skill that has continuously shown up against top talent. Cleveland also jumped a few passing lanes in the drill, reading opponents eyes to intercept their passes. One of the younger guards in the 2027 class, Cleveland continues to see his stock rise.

Cleveland hit the game-winner at the buzzer for La Lumiere against Lakota West on Sunday. The highly ranked Class of 2027 guard led La Lumiere with 18 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists on Monday in a tough 74-69 loss to Utah Prep. His explosiveness as a finisher and all-around shot-making really stood out in this one.

A quieter performance from Cleveland for 35 minutes and 57 seconds, he then hit the buzzer-beating game-winning 3-pointer to send the rowdy crowd at Trent Arena into a frenzy. Incredible game overall and Cleveland hit the shot to win the game off a great set by the Lakers to free him up on the weak side. Killer play by a killer player.

One of the younger guards in the 2027 class nationally, Cleveland is starting to turn the corner production wise in the Nike scholastic league. I love Cleveland’s ability to finish with his left hand, making quick drives and finishes with that hand in traffic. Also able to finish through contact, Cleveland had multiple and-1 finishes on Saturday. Finishing with a game-high 18 points on 50% shooting from the floor and 3-point range, Cleveland was efficient in the Lakers comfortable league victory.

Cleveland was efficient as a scorer in this one as he looked extremely comfortable from the mid-range area on Sunday. Making some tough baskets off the dribble, Cleveland was playing slower than I’ve seen him before and making counters when he was cut off by using step backs, pump fakes and pivots to create space. Impressive seeing the shot-making from the perimeter as he also knocked down three 3-pointers, two on the wing and one off a pull-up. Nice to see Cleveland elevate his game as the competition level increases for him in the Nike Scholastic League against mostly older competition.