Miami’s explosive guard, Matthew Cleveland, has earned a well-deserved spot as an All-ACC Honorable Mention, securing the highest vote count among honorable mention players with 49 votes. This recognition highlights Cleveland’s incredible impact on the court this season, where he ranked sixth in the ACC for scoring, averaging an impressive 17.6 points per game.
But Cleveland’s numbers don’t stop there—he led the ACC in 30-point games with three and boasted the fourth-highest field goal percentage at .511. He also crushed it with 14 games scoring over 20 points, placing him fifth in the conference. Throughout conference play, Cleveland turned up the heat, averaging 21.3 points per game—second only to the top scorer in the league.
The Atlanta native’s offensive dominance was undeniable, as he scored in double figures in 21 of his 28 games this season and smashed his career-high by hitting 32 points in two different games. He also made history as the only Miami player in the past two decades to score 20+ points in seven consecutive games. Cleveland’s scorching performances have solidified his place as one of the most electrifying players in the ACC.
