Character matters to the San Antonio Spurs and ASU’s Zylan Cheatham is full of it. Measuring at 6-foot-8 with a seven-foot wingspan, Cheatham is a multifaceted power forward with the interior presence of a high-upside big man. This kind of potential, combined with the competitive spirit of a professional and the leadership qualities of someone well beyond his years, make him a great fit for Gregg Popovich’s program.
As a redshirt senior under historic floor general turned head coach Bobby Hurley, Cheatham averaged a double-double of 12.1 points and 10.4 rebounds along with 3.