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FSU guard Matthew Cleveland announces plans to enter transfer portal Florida State guard Matthew Cleveland plans to enter the transfer portal after averaging 12.7 points and 6 rebounds with the Seminoles.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

College basketball transfer portal: How ballyhooed ex-FSU star Matthew Cleveland fits with top suitors Who is trending for the former five-star recruit?

APRIL 12, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Re-enters game Cleveland (ankle) was able to check back into Tuesday's game against Georgia Tech, Kelly Quinlan of JacketsOnline.com reports.

Impact Cleveland, who rolled his ankle early in the first half, has checked back into the game for the Seminoles. The 6-foot-7 sophomore still appears to be in some pain, and he is walking around with a limp.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game with injury Cleveland (ankle) exited Tuesday's game against Georgia Tech with an ankle injury, Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Cleveland when down hard with an apparent rolled ankle during Tuesday's matchup with Georgia Tech. The 6-foot-7 sophomore managed three points (1-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and one rebound prior to leaving the contest. The extent of his injury remains unclear at this point.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles from field in loss Cleveland registered 10 points (5-17 FG, 0-3 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 33 minutes during Saturday's 82-60 loss to Virginia Tech.

Impact Cleveland had a rough game offensively and ended with more field goal attempts (17) than points scored (10), something that has happened to him in three of his last four outings. He is still the top offensive threat on the Seminoles roster, though, and he heads into the ACC Tournament averaging 14.0 points per game while shooting 44.6 percent from the field and 35.1 percent from deep.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 20 points Cleveland closed with 20 points (8-15 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds and one steal in 29 minutes during Saturday's 85-84 win over Miami (FL).

Impact Cleveland's latest point tally is his first to be more than 20 since Florida State hosted Georgia Tech on Jan. 7. Despite a back injury affecting his availability multiple games and his seemingly low scoring, he was consistent for the most part. Cleveland scored at least 10 points during all but one of the games FSU played in between Jan. 9 and Feb. 12. Currently across 2023, he has a 14.6-point average.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

North Carolina visits Florida State after Cleveland's 20-point game

Florida State faces the North Carolina Tar Heels after Matthew Cleveland scored 20 points in Florida State's 85-84 win against the Miami Hurricanes

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • Associated Press

Cleveland at the buzzer! Seminoles storm back and end Miami's perfect home season FSU storms back and wins at Miami

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Good to go against Miami Cleveland (back) is in the starting five for Saturday's game versus Miami.

Impact Cleveland will replace Baba Miller in the starting lineup Saturday after missing the previous two games with a back injury. Cleveland is averaging 14.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.4 blocks in 35.2 minutes across his last five appearances.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Saturday Cleveland (back) will be a game-time decision ahead of Saturday's matchup, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact The sophomore is in jeopardy of missing his third straight game due to a back injury that he suffered early February. If Cleveland were to miss Saturday's game, his next chance to return would be Monday against North Carolina.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Boston College Cleveland (back) will sit out the Seminoles' game Saturday versus Boston College, according to Rivals.com.

Impact Cleveland will have sat out twice because of his injured back. Currently, the Seminoles sophomore's next opportunity to return is at Miami on Feb. 25. Cleveland has one week of rest available before their Hurricanes game.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not part of starting lineup Cleveland (back) is not part of the Seminoles' starting lineup Saturday versus Boston College, according to their Twitter account.

Impact Even if Cleveland can play again Saturday, fantasy managers should not expect the recuperating sophomore to be a valued option they significantly benefit from.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Saturday Cleveland (back) will be a game-time decision ahead of Saturday's game against Boston College, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact The senior is in jeopardy of missing his second straight game due to a back injury that occurred last week. Cleveland has been a primary scorer for the Seminols averaging 14 points and 7.8 rebounds this season. If he doesn't play Saturday, his next chance to suit up would be next Saturday at Miami.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Wednesday Cleveland (back) will be inactive for Wednesday's matchup with Clemson, Curt Weiler of the Tallahassee Democrat reports.

Impact Cleveland, who is not starting in Wednesday's game against Clemson, will be inactive for the contest due to back spasms. The 6-foot-7 sophomore will have his next opportunity to return on Saturday against Boston College, but his expected status for the contest is uncertain.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Wednesday Cleveland is not listed in Florida State's starting lineup for Wednesday's matchup with Clemson.

Impact Cleveland, who has started in all 26 games this season, will come off the bench during Wednesday's showdown with Clemson. The 6-foot-7 sophomore, who has averaged 14 points, 7.8 rebounds, two assists and 0.9 steals on 34.3 minutes per game, will stay heavily involved off the bench for the Seminoles.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Impresses once again Cleveland notched 19 points (9-19 FG, 1-4 3Pt), 12 rebounds, three assists and two blocks in 37 minutes during Wednesday's 76-67 loss to Syracuse.

Impact Cleveland has looked good this season, and the move to power forward has benefited the sophomore since he's been one of the best two-way players in the position in the ACC. Cleveland is averaging 14.9 points and 9.2 boards per game since the start of January.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes for 15 points with 10 boards Cleveland racked up 15 points (5-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals in 36 minutes during Saturday's 81-78 victory over Louisville.

Impact Cleveland wasn't efficient from the field, but he's been a two-way threat in most games and that didn't change here. The sophomore has racked up 10 double-doubles across 24 outings this season, and he's averaging 14.4 points with 8.9 boards per tilt since the start of January.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Another double-double Cleveland totaled 14 points (5-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-6 FT), 16 rebounds, five assists and three blocks across 37 minutes during Tuesday's 84-71 victory over Notre Dame.

Impact Cleveland has posted eight double-doubles in a row and continues to show massive improvement compared to the previous season, as he's been one of the best two-way players in the ACC in 2022-23. He's averaging 17.5 points, 11.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.0 blocks per game during that eight-game stretch.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland's 8th double-double in row sends Seminoles to win

Matthew Cleveland had 14 points and a career-high 16 rebounds for his eighth straight double-double and Florida State led all the way in an 84-71 victory over Notre Dame

JANUARY 18, 2023 • Associated Press

Extends double-double streak Cleveland racked up 10 points (4-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-4 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and three blocks over 40 minutes during Saturday's 67-58 loss to Virginia.

Impact Cleveland has been one of the most consistent forwards in the ACC this season, and he's now recorded a double-double in seven games in a row. He's averaging 16.6 points and 10.8 boards per contest since the start of December.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Double-double streak continues Cleveland chipped in 21 points (9-16 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and two steals over 38 minutes during Saturday's 75-64 victory over Georgia Tech.

Impact Cleveland has emerged as one of the best players in the ACC and a key cog for the Seminoles thanks to his impact on both ends of the court. The sophomore has now recorded five double-doubles in a row and six across his last seven outings, a span in which he's averaging 17.1 points and 10.7 boards per contest while shooting 46.3 percent from the field and 50 percent from deep.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland helps Florida St. pull away from Georgia Tech

Matthew Cleveland scored 21 points and grabbed 12 rebounds and Florida State won its fourth game in its last six beating Georgia Tech 75-64

JANUARY 7, 2023 • Associated Press

Fourth straight double-double Cleveland logged 18 points (4-14 FG, 10-10 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and one steal in 38 minutes during Saturday's 86-67 loss to Duke.

Impact Cleveland is having an excellent season and has been quite a threat on the glass, recording four straight double-doubles and five over his last six appearances. He averaged 16.5 points and 10.5 rebounds per game during the final month of 2022, and he should play a prominent role for the Seminoles the rest of the way.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland's double-double helps FSU beat Notre Dame 73-72

Matthew Cleveland hit 3 of 4 from 3-point range and finished with 19 points and 12 rebounds, Caleb Mills and Cameron Corhen scored 18 points apiece and Florida State beat Notre Dam...

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Cleveland leads Seminoles to win with 16 points, 10 rebounds

Matthew Cleveland scored 16 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and Florida State defeated South Carolina Upstate 80-63

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • Associated Press

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North Carolina visits Florida State after Cleveland's 20-point game

Cleveland's 8th double-double in row sends Seminoles to win

Cleveland helps Florida St. pull away from Georgia Tech

Cleveland's double-double helps FSU beat Notre Dame 73-72

Cleveland leads Seminoles to win with 16 points, 10 rebounds