Players
Zylan Cheatham
Zylan Cheatham
2023 Averages
(New Zealand Breakers)
15.3
PPG
1.2
APG
6.8
RPG
52
FG%
Biography
The 27-year-old excitement machine is sure to thrill NBL and New Zealand Breakers fans in his first season with the former NBA forward having plenty to offer.
Having grown up in Phoenix, Arizona, he started his college career with San Diego State University for two seasons, but then transferred closer to home to join Arizona State University for the 2018/19 season.
He upped his production to 12.1 points, 10.3 rebounds and 3.2 assists a game with some outstanding shooting numbers at 53.4 per cent from the field and 44.0 per cent from three-point range.
Was named to the All-Pac 12 First Team and All-Defensive Team, while recording the school's second triple-double in history.
While undrafted, he signed at the New Orleans Pelicans and played four games in the 2019/20 NBA season and also briefly joined the Utah Jazz in 2021/22.
Has also played in the G League for the Iowa Wolves, Birmingham Squadron and Salt Lake City Stars before having his first venture overseas with Bayern Munich, and now arrives at the Breakers for NBL24 ready to excite above the rim at both ends of the floor.