Antonius Cleveland
Antonius Cleveland (born February 2, 1994) is an American professional basketball player for Maccabi Tel Aviv of the Israeli Basketball Premier League and the EuroLeague. He played college basketball for Southeast Missouri State University. He played in the NBA for the Dallas Mavericks and Atlanta Hawks.
| No. 1 – Maccabi Tel Aviv | |
|---|---|
| Position | Shooting guard |
| League | Israeli Basketball Premier League EuroLeague |
| Personal information | |
| Born | February 2, 1994 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Listed height | 196 cm (6 ft 5 in) |
| Listed weight | 90 kg (198 lb) |
| Career information | |
| High school |
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| College | Southeast Missouri State (2013–2017) |
| NBA draft | 2017: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2017–present |
| Career history | |
| 2017 | Santa Cruz Warriors |
| 2017 | Dallas Mavericks |
| 2017 | → Texas Legends |
| 2018 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 2018–2019 | Santa Cruz Warriors |
| 2019–2020 | Dallas Mavericks |
| 2019–2020 | → Texas Legends |
| 2021 | Oklahoma City Blue |
| 2021–2022 | Illawarra Hawks |
| 2022–2023 | Adelaide 36ers |
| 2023 | Hapoel Eilat |
| 2023–present | Maccabi Tel Aviv |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Early life and high school career Edit
Cleveland was born in Memphis, Tennessee, as the only child of mother Shonda Bowie.[1] Bowie worked two jobs to support herself and Cleveland: as a nutrition supervisor for Memphis City Schools during the day and with FedEx during the night.[1]
Cleveland started his basketball career at Overton High School in Memphis for his freshman and sophomore seasons.[1] He transferred to Germantown High School in nearby Germantown for his junior season.[1] Cleveland spent his senior year at Faith Baptist Christian Academy in Ludowici, Georgia.[1]
College career Edit
Cleveland played for Southeast Missouri State University for four seasons, where he was the team's leading scorer in his junior (15.2 PPG; 10th in the conference) and senior (16.6 PPG; 7th in the conference) years.[2][3][4] In his junior year he was also 5th in the conference with 1.6 steals per game, 9th with 6.6 rebounds per game, and 10th with a .437 field goal percentage.[2] In his senior year he was also 3rd in the conference in steals per game (1.4), and 5th in field goal percentage (.543).[5] He was selected to the All-Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) first-team in 2017.[6]
Professional career Edit
Dallas Mavericks (2017) Edit
After going undrafted in the 2017 NBA draft, Cleveland signed with the Portland Trail Blazers to join their roster for the 2017 NBA Summer League. While playing for Portland, he averaged 5.8 ppg in six games coming off the bench. On July 27, 2017, Cleveland signed with the Golden State Warriors on a training camp deal. On September 30, Cleveland was waived by the Warriors.[7] He'd then be assigned to the Santa Cruz Warriors NBA G League affiliate team on October 24, 2017.
On November 17, 2017, Cleveland signed a two-way contract with the Dallas Mavericks.[8] He made his NBA debut later that night in a 111–87 blowout loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, recording 2 points and 2 rebounds in 6 minutes of play.[9] Throughout his time on that two-way deal, he would split his playing time between the Mavericks and their G League affiliate, the Texas Legends. On December 18, 2017, he was injured in a 97–91 loss to the Phoenix Suns. He was waived from the team a day later, with his spot on the team being replaced by Kyle Collinsworth.[10]
Atlanta Hawks (2018) Edit
On February 22, 2018, the Atlanta Hawks signed Cleveland to a 10-day contract.[11] He signed his second 10-day contract with Atlanta on March 4. On March 14, 2018, Atlanta signed Cleveland to a multi-year contract.[12] On July 21, 2018, Cleveland was placed on waivers by the Hawks.[13]
On July 23, 2018, the Chicago Bulls claimed Cleveland off waivers.[14] He was waived by the Bulls on October 12, 2018.[15] He re-joined the Santa Cruz Warriors for the 2018–19 season.[16]
Return to Dallas (2019–2020) Edit
On July 25, 2019, Cleveland re-signed with the Dallas Mavericks on a two-way contract with the Texas Legends.[17] He averaged 14.4 points and 7.3 rebounds for the G League Legends.[18]
Oklahoma City Blue (2021) Edit
On December 3, 2020, Cleveland signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder, but was waived the same day.[19][20] He then joined the Thunder's G League affiliate, the Oklahoma City Blue.
Illawarra Hawks (2021–2022) Edit
On August 2, 2021, Cleveland signed with the Illawarra Hawks in Australia for the 2021–22 NBL season.[21] He was named the NBL Best Defensive Player.[22]
Adelaide 36ers and Hapoel Eilat (2022–2023) Edit
On June 9, 2022, Cleveland signed a two-year deal with the Adelaide 36ers.[23] He earned a second consecutive NBL Best Defensive Player Award for the 2022–23 season.[24] He parted ways with the 36ers after one season.[25]
On February 8, 2023, Cleveland signed with Hapoel Eilat of the Israeli Basketball Premier League.[26]
Maccabi Tel Aviv (2023–present) Edit
On July 27, 2023, Cleveland signed a two-year deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv of the Israeli Basketball Premier League.[27]
Career statistics Edit
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA Edit
Regular season Edit
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–18 | Dallas | 13 | 0 | 6.2 | .286 | .000 | .500 | .8 | .2 | .5 | .3 | .8 |
| 2017–18 | Atlanta | 4 | 0 | 10.5 | .571 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 1.0 | .0 | .3 | .3 | 3.3 |
| 2019–20 | Dallas | 11 | 0 | 4.2 | .286 | .000 | .600 | .6 | .1 | .1 | .3 | 1.0 |
| Career | 28 | 0 | 6.0 | .343 | .429 | .636 | .8 | .1 | .3 | .3 | 1.2 | |
Playoffs Edit
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dallas | 2 | 0 | 4.5 | .400 | .000 | .000 | .5 | .0 | .5 | .0 | 2.0 |
| Career | 2 | 0 | 4.5 | .400 | .000 | .000 | .5 | .0 | .5 | .0 | 2.0 | |
College Edit
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–14 | Southeast Missouri State | 32 | 21 | 22.3 | .525 | .359 | .596 | 2.8 | 1.7 | 1.0 | .5 | 9.1 |
| 2014–15 | Southeast Missouri State | 30 | 30 | 29.0 | .472 | .211 | .568 | 4.8 | 1.8 | 1.3 | .5 | 10.8 |
| 2015–16 | Southeast Missouri State | 26 | 24 | 31.4 | .437 | .174 | .610 | 6.6 | 2.3 | 1.6 | .6 | 15.2 |
| 2016–17 | Southeast Missouri State | 33 | 33 | 32.9 | .543 | .384 | .660 | 5.1 | 2.2 | 1.4 | .9 | 16.6 |
| Career | 121 | 108 | 28.8 | .494 | .288 | .612 | 4.7 | 2.0 | 1.3 | .6 | 12.9 | |
References Edit
- ^ a b c d e Singer, Trent (July 6, 2017). "Former Southeast Missouri State men's basketball star Antonius Cleveland reflects on journey heading into NBA Summer League". SEMOBall. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
- ^ a b "2015-16 Men's Ohio Valley Conference Season Summary". College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com.
- ^ "ANTONIUS CLEVELAND". gosoutheast.com. November 1, 2016. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
- ^ "Former Southeast Missouri State men's basketball star Antonius Cleveland reflects on journey heading into NBA Summer League". semoball.com. July 6, 2017. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
- ^ "2016-17 Men's Ohio Valley Conference Season Summary". College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com.
- ^ "SEMO's Cleveland earns first-team All-OVC honors, Mahoney named Freshman of the Year". SEMOBall. February 28, 2017. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ Letourneau, Connor (September 30, 2017). "Warriors waive Antonius Cleveland, Alex Hamilton". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved October 1, 2017.
- ^ "Mavericks sign Antonius Cleveland to two-way contract; waive Clavell". mavs.com. November 17, 2017. Retrieved November 17, 2017.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Butler, balanced Wolves pull away from Mavs for 111–87 win". mavs.com. November 18, 2017. Retrieved November 18, 2017.
- ^ . National Basketball Association. December 19, 2017. Archived from the original on December 22, 2017. Retrieved December 19, 2017.
- ^ "Hawks Sign Antonius Cleveland To 10-Day Contract". National Basketball Association. February 22, 2018. Retrieved February 22, 2018.
- ^ "Hawks Sign Antonius Cleveland To Mult-Year Contract". National Basketball Association. March 14, 2018. Retrieved March 16, 2018.
- ^ "Atlanta Hawks Request Waivers on Antonius Cleveland". National Basketball Association. July 21, 2018. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
- ^ "BULLS CLAIM ANTONIUS CLEVELAND". National Basketball Association. July 23, 2018. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
- ^ "Bulls waive four players". National Basketball Association. October 12, 2018. Retrieved October 16, 2018.
- ^ . National Basketball Association. October 22, 2018. Archived from the original on October 23, 2018. Retrieved October 23, 2018.
- ^ . Mavs.com. July 25, 2019. Archived from the original on July 25, 2019. Retrieved July 25, 2019.
- ^ "Antonius Cleveland". National Basketball Association. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- ^ Adams, Luke (December 3, 2020). "Thunder Sign Antonius Cleveland". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
- ^ Kirschenbaum, Alex (December 3, 2020). "Thunder Add Melvin Frazier Jr., Waive Antonius Cleveland". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
- ^ "Hawks Sign Antonius Cleveland as Final Piece of Puzzle". NBL.com.au. August 2, 2021. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
- ^ "The @illawarrahawks' Antonius Cleveland locked up his opponents..." twitter.com/NBL. April 27, 2022. Retrieved April 27, 2022.
- ^ "Adelaide Add Antonius Cleveland in Blockbuster Move". NBL.com.au. June 9, 2022. Retrieved June 9, 2022.
- ^ Randall, Michael (February 7, 2023). "NBA teams to circle as Sydney gun crowned MVP; winner named after shock snub: NBL Awards". Fox Sports. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ "36ers release Cleveland". NBL.com.au. July 27, 2023. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
- ^ "Cleveland to play in Israel, return for NBL24". Adelaide 36ers. February 8, 2023. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ "Maccabi adds Antonius Cleveland". maccabi.co.il. July 27, 2023. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
External links Edit
- Career statistics and player information from NBA.com and Basketball-Reference.com
- Southeast Missouri State Redhawks bio
- Antonius Cleveland at basketball.realgm.com