The basics
Cleveland transferred from Kenwood in Chicago to La Lumiere in Indiana before his junior year, per the Chicago Sun-Times. 247Sports lists him at 6-foot-3 and 165 pounds. He played for Brad Beal Elite and the Mac Irvin Fire on the EYBL circuit and has attended six USA Basketball camps, per Zagsblog. He is a cousin of former Michigan guard Nimari Burnett, per Yahoo Sports. Listed as a SG at La Lumiere School, and he appears on the Illinois board. Status: uncommitted.
The boards
247Sports' Adam Finkelstein called him a highly skilled shooter with a smooth touch who at times settles for tough shots early, with growing playmaking and defense and a frame that needs strength. Prep Hoops described a long, lean guard with advanced shot-making who finishes through contact and uses floaters in the lane. Yahoo Sports' summary added transition scoring instincts and improving defensive versatility.
Production
247Sports reported 47 percent three-point shooting in EYBL Scholastic play with La Lumiere. Zagsblog reported 9.5 points and 2.0 assists a game as a junior on a loaded La Lumiere roster. The Chicago Sun-Times reported 21 points a game as a sophomore at Kenwood, where he led the team to a city championship.
The recruitment
Zagsblog reported a final seven of Michigan, Arkansas, Missouri, Alabama, TCU, Marquette, and Syracuse. On3 reported official visits set for Alabama, TCU, Missouri, and Michigan. 247Sports counts 15 offers. Nothing is decided. He is uncommitted.
The look
247Sports reported 47 percent three-point shooting in EYBL Scholastic play with La Lumiere. Devin Cleveland is the shooting guard attached to it. Zagsblog reported 9.5 points and 2.0 assists a game as a junior on a loaded La Lumiere roster. The Chicago Sun-Times reported 21 points a game as a sophomore at Kenwood, where he led the team to a city championship.
Zagsblog reported a final seven of Michigan, Arkansas, Missouri, Alabama, TCU, Marquette, and Syracuse. On3 reported official visits set for Alabama, TCU, Missouri, and Michigan. 247Sports counts 15 offers. Nothing is decided. He is uncommitted. The states producing the most 2027 recruits is the house piece that sits next to this card. The call on Cleveland is No. 25 in 2027. 9.5 points is the shooting guard evidence out of La Lumiere School.
What to watch
The shooting number is the headline. The La Lumiere scoring average looks low until you see the roster he shares the ball with. Whether he carries more of the offense as a senior, and keeps the percentage, decides whether the spring moves him up.
Sources: 247Sports, ESPN, On3, Rivals, Prep Hoops, Zagsblog, Chicago Sun-Times, Yahoo Sports, and the CBR board as of 2026-08-21.
