Michigan St. legend Mateen Cleaves begins CBS analyst work today
Mateen Cleaves is not only one of the most legendary names in Michigan State history, he’s also one of the most iconic players in college basketball lore. This Spartan warrior is known for winning a national title while on crutches, being a stellar point guard, having a large mouth and the Bill Cosby style sweaters he wore on the bench when injured.
He played in the NBA for...
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3 days ago
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3 days ago
Michigan, Mich St both ranked heading into matchup
The last time Michigan and Michigan State faced each other while both were in the Top 25, Mateen Cleaves was a sophomore for the Spartans - and the Wolverines were trying to move on after ousting coach Steve Fisher.
That was in 1998, but this rivalry is becoming nationally significant again. On Tuesday night, No. 20 Michigan hosts No. 9 Michigan State in a game between two programs...
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28 days ago
Mateen Cleaves Michigan State Hall of Fame Induction Speech
You remember Mateen Cleaves don’t you? The national college basketball poster child for 2000 March Madness, the fiery point guard with the Bill Cosby sweaters and large mouth who led the Michigan State Spartans to the big prize!
Yes, the ultimate personification of the term “floor general,” the greatest of the MSU “Flintstones,” has a new honor to his credit. Watch the...
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September 24, 2011
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September 24, 2011
Police cite Cleaves after traffic stop
Mateen Cleaves has been cited for driving with a suspended license.
The former Michigan State star was pulled over for speeding by Mount Morris Township Police on Wednesday night, the day his license was suspended.
Cleaves' license was suspended because he didn't pay a responsibility fee for having too many points in February. Cleaves has to pay an additional $125 to have...
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June 23, 2011
Cleaves cited for driving with suspended license
Mateen Cleaves has been cited for driving with a suspended license.
The former Michigan State star was pulled over for speeding by Mount Morris Township Police on Wednesday night.
Cleaves' license was suspended in February for having too many points. He was assessed a $125 responsibility fee, which hadn't been paid as of Thursday morning according to secretary of state...
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June 23, 2011
Mateen Cleaves Arrested After Incident
Mateen Cleaves recently took a job as an NBA analyst...
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March 23, 2010
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March 23, 2010
Mark Ingram, Mateen Cleaves, The Heisman, And A Baby: Explained!
Finally, a backstory for the most random photograph we've ever received. It involves making sure Mateen Izzy Cleaves Jr. grows up with unrealistic expectations. [Lost Lettermen]
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February 19, 2010
Memory Lane: Mateen's "One Shining Moment"
Yes, you're sure to hear this story at least once this weekend. Shit, you've probably already read it and this is simply beating the dead horse. However, we can all agree the signature moment of the NCAA tournament comes just after the nets are cut and drum roll...it's one shining moment. The thrills, chills, spills, agony and glory are delicately cut and spliced into a magical...
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April 06, 2009
Mount Rushmore Poll Results
Here are the top finishers from the poll, with the rough percentage of ballots each person appeared on:
Magic Johnson: 84%
Tom Izzo: 80%
Duffy Daugherty: 48%
Biggie Munn: 28%
Mateen Cleaves: 28%
Kirk Gibson: 20%
Ron Mason: 20%
Bubba Smith: 20%
John Hannah: 12%
Jud Heathcote: 12%
This was a fun, and informative, exercise. And I?m pleasantly surprised about the large number of people [...]
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February 20, 2009
NBA D-League, where Mateen Cleaves happens
For any NBA GM's thinking that there may be some diamonds in the rough in the D-League this year, you need to see something. I really had no idea what the quality of play was like in the NBA's red headed stepchild, that is until I saw the numbers being put up by everyone's favorite lovable, towel waving, flat shooting, point guard Mateen Cleaves. Here is Mateen's numbers in his...
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April 10, 2008
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