NCAA DIVISION II NATIONAL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK – Tuesday, January 6, 2026

MEN: Carl Cleveland, 6-6, Sr., Young Harris
Hometown: Commerce, Georgia

Cleveland was a one-man force for Young Harris in its two contests last week, averaging 32 points, 10.5 rebounds, two assists and 1.5 steals per game as the Mountain Lions (8-5) split their two outings. In an 84-79 loss to Georgia College, Cleveland went nine-of-16 from the field, including one three-point basket, and six-of-eight at the free throw line to finish with 25 points. He added 10 rebounds, two assists and a steal in that game, then recorded his second double-double of the week as he tied his career high with 39 points in a 101-92 victory over Barton.

In the latter contest, Cleveland was 10-of-19 from the field and 19-of-21 at the free throw line – where he was 25- of-29 in the two games – while tacking on 11 rebounds, two assists and two steals. It was the fourth time this season that he has scored at least 30 points in a game and 11th time in his career at Young Harris, while his 33 career double-doubles are now the most of any active player in NCAA Division II. He shot 54.2 percent from the field (19-of-35) during the week, helping him earn Player of the Week honors in Conference Carolinas.