LAS VEGAS – The Phoenix Suns will continue the Michigan State connection with the addition of Mateen Cleaves as a ...

Michigan State alum and college basketball national champion Mat Ishbia hired his former Spartan teammate, Mateen Cleaves, to serve as a play ...

NCAA champion joins the Suns as a player development coach, reuniting with former teammate and current Suns owner Matt Ishbia ...

In his new role with the Suns, Mateen Cleaves wants to bring mentorship to the young team on and off the court.

The Suns have been at the end of several jokes because of all the ties to Michigan State within the organization. In addition ...

Mat Ishbia continues to turn the Phoenix Suns into Michigan State West. The Suns announced on Friday that they have ...

Cleaves joins several other individuals with Michigan State connections within the Suns organization, including GM Brian Gregory and personnel evaluator Charlie Bell. LAS VEGAS – The Phoenix ...

Mateen Cleaves, the newest addition to the Phoenix Suns' coaching staff, played six NBA seasons from 2000-06.