Mateen Cleaves

Guard
 
February 1998: Arrested for being a minor in possession of alcohol. Also charged with refusing a breath test, for supposedly kicking someone's door in, and for not wearing his seat belt. Was placed in a six-month program for first-time offenders that allowed him to clear his record upon its completion. Also was placed on probation for a year by college coach Tom Izzo.
 
June 1999: Arrested for shoplifting over a 40 ounce bottle of beer of all things. Cited and released.
 
March 2001: Ticketed for speeding. Upon further investigation, it turned out his license was suspended for failing to pay two previous tickets. 30 days added to suspension.
 
23rd March 2010: Arrested for DUI. Admitted to the offense, but claimed it was because he was rushing to attend an emergency involving his son.

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