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Mateen Cleaves  G
Current Team: N/A
Date Of Birth: Sep 7, 1977 (35 years old)
Birthplace: Flint, Michigan (United States)
Nationality: United States
Height: 6-2 (188cm)      Weight: 205 (93kg)   
Current Agent: Patrick King
Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
 


Draft Entry: 2000 NBA Draft
Early Entry Info: N/A
Pre-Draft Team: Michigan State (Sr)
Draft Rights Trade: N/A
Draft Rights Renounced: N/A
High School: Flint Northern High School [Flint, Michigan (United States)]

NBA


Regular Season Experience: 6 Years Of Service

NBA Regular Season Stats (Click here for detailed NBA stats.)
Year Team G MPG FG% 3PT% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG TO PPG
2000-2001 DET 78 16.3 .400 .294 .708 1.69 2.65 0.63 0.01 1.78 5.41
2001-2002 SAC 32 4.8 .441 .250 .889 0.25 0.75 0.22 0.00 0.84 2.19
2002-2003 SAC 12 4.6 .261 1.000 .750 0.67 0.83 0.17 0.00 1.17 1.33
2003-2004 CLE 4 23.0 .304 .000 .500 1.75 4.75 1.00 0.50 1.25 3.75
2004-2005 SEA 14 4.6 .357 .000 .750 0.43 0.50 0.14 0.00 0.14 0.93
2005-2006 SEA 27 8.5 .352 .250 .792 0.52 1.56 0.11 0.07 0.52 2.70
CAREER 167 11.2 .389 .267 .728 1.05 1.85 0.40 0.03 1.20 3.65

Transactions: League Transactions | Team Transactions
Jun 28, 2000 - The Detroit Pistons selected Mateen Cleaves in Round 1 with Pick 14 in the 2000 NBA Draft.
Sep 6, 2000 - Mateen Cleaves signed a multi-year contract with the Detroit Pistons.
Sep 7, 2001 - Mateen Cleaves was acquired in a trade by the Sacramento Kings from the Detroit Pistons.
Sep 10, 2002 - Mateen Cleaves was acquired in a trade by the Cleveland Cavaliers from the Sacramento Kings.
Sep 17, 2002 - The trade that sent Mateen Cleaves to the Cleveland Cavaliers from the Sacramento Kings was voided. Mateen Cleaves is now back on the Sacramento Kings.
Jul 1, 2003 - Mateen Cleaves, previously with the Sacramento Kings, became a free agent.
Sep 29, 2003 - Mateen Cleaves signed a contract with the Boston Celtics.
Oct 14, 2003 - The Boston Celtics placed the contract of Mateen Cleaves on waivers.
Oct 16, 2003 - Mateen Cleaves, previously with the Boston Celtics, became a free agent.
Mar 29, 2004 - Mateen Cleaves signed a contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Apr 8, 2004 - Mateen Cleaves, previously with the Cleveland Cavaliers, became a free agent.
Oct 4, 2004 - Mateen Cleaves signed a contract with the Seattle SuperSonics.
Oct 28, 2004 - The Seattle SuperSonics placed the contract of Mateen Cleaves on waivers.
Nov 1, 2004 - Mateen Cleaves, previously with the Seattle SuperSonics, became a free agent.
Nov 5, 2004 - Mateen Cleaves signed a contract with the Seattle SuperSonics.
Jul 1, 2005 - Mateen Cleaves, previously with the Seattle SuperSonics, became a free agent.
Sep 30, 2005 - Mateen Cleaves signed a contract with the Seattle SuperSonics.
Jan 4, 2006 - The Seattle SuperSonics placed the contract of Mateen Cleaves on waivers.
Jan 6, 2006 - Mateen Cleaves, previously with the Seattle SuperSonics, became a free agent.
Jan 28, 2006 - Mateen Cleaves signed a contract with the Seattle SuperSonics.
Feb 7, 2006 - Mateen Cleaves, previously with the Seattle SuperSonics, became a free agent.
Feb 7, 2006 - Mateen Cleaves signed a contract with the Seattle SuperSonics.
Feb 17, 2006 - Mateen Cleaves, previously with the Seattle SuperSonics, became a free agent.
Oct 1, 2007 - Mateen Cleaves signed a contract with the New Jersey Nets.
Oct 24, 2007 - The New Jersey Nets placed the contract of Mateen Cleaves on waivers.
Oct 26, 2007 - Mateen Cleaves, previously with the New Jersey Nets, became a free agent.
Sep 30, 2008 - Mateen Cleaves signed a contract with the Denver Nuggets.
Oct 23, 2008 - The Denver Nuggets placed the contract of Mateen Cleaves on waivers.
Oct 27, 2008 - Mateen Cleaves, previously with the Denver Nuggets, became a free agent.

Awards & Honors: (Since the 1983-1984 season) N/A

All-Star Weekend Competitions: (Since the 1983-1984 season)
Rookie Challenge Participant (2001)

NBA Rookie Challenge Stats
Year Event Min FGM-A 3PTM-A FTM-A Reb Ast Stl Blk TO Pts
2001 Rookie Challenge 26 7-10 2-3 0-0 1 2 2 0 2 16
CAREER 26.0 7.0-10.0 2.0-3.0 0.0-0.0 1.0 2.0 2.0 0.0 2.0 16.0

Playoff Experience:

NBA Playoff Stats (Click here for detailed NBA stats.)
Year Team G MPG FG% 3PT% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG TO PPG
2001-2002 SAC No Stats Available
2002-2003 SAC No Stats Available
2004-2005 SEA No Stats Available
CAREER No Stats Available

Summer League Experience:

NBA Summer League Stats (Click here for detailed NBA stats.)
Year Team G MPG FG% 3PT% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG TO PPG
2004-2005 SEA 6 23.0 .450 .000 .700 2.50 3.67 1.67 0.00 2.00 7.17
2005-2006 SEA 6 21.5 .526 .571 .793 2.33 4.33 0.33 0.00 2.50 11.17
2006-2007 DET 5 14.4 .400 .429 .889 2.00 2.60 1.00 0.00 1.00 7.80
2007-2008 MIN 4 12.8 .474 .286 .333 0.50 0.75 0.25 0.00 1.00 5.25
CAREER 21 18.6 .467 .409 .783 1.95 3.05 0.86 0.00 1.71 8.10

Preseason Experience:
N/A

Training Camp Roster:
2000 NBA Training Camp (Detroit Pistons)
2001 NBA Training Camp (Sacramento Kings)
2002 NBA Training Camp (Sacramento Kings)
2003 NBA Training Camp (Boston Celtics)
2004 NBA Training Camp (Seattle SuperSonics)
2005 NBA Training Camp (Seattle SuperSonics)
2007 NBA Training Camp (New Jersey Nets)
2008 NBA Training Camp (Denver Nuggets)

College


College: Michigan State (2000)

NCAA Regular Season Stats (Click here for detailed NCAA stats.)
Year Cl School G MPG FG% 3PT% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG TO PPG
1996-1997 Fr Michigan State No Stats Available
1997-1998 So Michigan State No Stats Available
1998-1999 Jr Michigan State No Stats Available
1999-2000 Sr Michigan State No Stats Available
CAREER No Stats Available

Awards & Honors:
Consensus All-American First Team (1999)
Consensus All-American Second Team (1998, 2000)
NABC All-American First Team (1999)
NABC All-American Third Team (1998, 2000)
AP All-American First Team (1999)
AP All-American Second Team (1998, 2000)
USBWA All-American First Team (1998, 1999)
Sporting News All-American First Team (2000)
Sporting News All-American Second Team (1999)
Big Ten Player of the Year (Coaches) (1998, 1999)
Big Ten Player of the Year (Media) (1998)
Chicago Tribune Silver Basketball (Big Ten MVP) (1998, 1999)
All-Big Ten First Team (Coaches) (1998, 1999, 2000)
All-Big Ten First Team (Media) (2000)
Big Ten Tournament Most Outstanding Player (1999)
Big Ten All-Tournament Team (1999, 2000)
NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player (2000)
NCAA Final Four All-Tournament Teams (AP) (2000)

Skill Academies & Camps: N/A


D-League


D-League Regular Season Stats (Click here for detailed D-League stats.)
Year Team G MPG FG% 3PT% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG TO PPG
2007-2008 BAK 15 40.8 .535 .343 .772 5.27 10.33 2.27 0.00 4.33 19.00
2008-2009 BAK 36 34.0 .468 .273 .783 3.33 8.17 1.08 0.06 2.69 12.64
CAREER 51 36.0 .491 .300 .779 3.90 8.80 1.43 0.04 3.18 14.51

Transactions: League Transactions | Team Transactions
Nov 6, 2003 - The Huntsville Flight selected Mateen Cleaves in Round 6 with Pick 1 in the 2003 Annual NBA Development League Draft.
Mar 29, 2004 - The Cleveland Cavaliers called up Mateen Cleaves from the Huntsville Flight.
Jan 28, 2006 - The Seattle SuperSonics called up Mateen Cleaves from the Fayetteville Patriots.
Sep 19, 2006 - The Bakersfield Jam selected Mateen Cleaves in Round 9 with Pick 2 in the 2006 Expansion NBA Development League Draft.
Feb 25, 2008 - The Bakersfield Jam claimed Mateen Cleaves from the player pool.
Oct 1, 2008 - Mateen Cleaves returned to the Bakersfield Jam.
Jan 20, 2009 - The Bakersfield Jam placed Mateen Cleaves on waivers due to injury.
Feb 10, 2009 - The Bakersfield Jam re-acquired Mateen Cleaves from injury.

Awards & Honors:
Player Of The Month (Mar 08)
All D-League Honorable Mention (2004)

All-Star Weekend Competitions:
N/A

Playoff Experience:

D-League Playoff Stats (Click here for detailed D-League stats.)
Year Team G MPG FG% 3PT% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG TO PPG
2008-2009 BAK 1 38.6 .438 .000 1.000 6.00 3.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 15.00
CAREER 1 38.6 .438 .000 1.000 6.00 3.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 15.00



International Leagues


Awards & Honors: N/A


National Team Events


Nationality: United States

Awards & Honors: N/A


Prep/High School


School: Flint Northern High School [Flint, Michigan (United States)]

Awards & Honors:
Parade All-American First Team (1996)

Skill Academies & Camps: N/A