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

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

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

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

Mateen Cleaves, Michigan State legend, is now part of the Phoenix Suns. Dwyane Wade predicted this move. Cleaves will focus ...

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

Mateen Cleaves, the newest addition to the Phoenix Suns' coaching staff, played six NBA seasons from 2000-06. ... An assistant coach on that Michigan State 2000 national championship team, ...

Cleaves and Suns team owner Mat Ishbia were teammates on Michigan State’s 2000 national championship team. Cleaves was a first-team All-American his senior year in leading the Spartans to a ...

Bell was a junior on Michigan State’s 2000 national championship team. Undrafted, Bell played seven NBA seasons as he started his pro career with the Suns in the 2001-02 season. Bell averaged 8. ...