Cleveland opened the season by averaging 35.0 points and 6.5 rebounds per game and shooting 72.2 percent for Young Harris. In the season-opening win over Middle Georgia State, Cleveland posted a double-double as he poured in 31 points and snared 12 rebounds. He shot 11-for-16 from the floor in the win. He then went 15-for-20 from the floor and accounted for 39 points against North Georgia.