Last Updated on September 27, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
The Cleveland Charge posted a 17-17 record in 2024-25, navigating a season shaped by constant roster movement, NBA assignments, and opportunities for young players to take on larger roles. Two-way guard Luke Travers emerged as one of the team’s most complete performers, contributing across the floor while continuing his push toward a permanent NBA opportunity. The Charge also received strong production from Nae’Qwan Tomlin, whose athleticism and energy made him a standout frontcourt presence, while several Cavaliers-affiliated players moved between Cleveland and the G League throughout the year. Rather than being defined by a single star, the season reflected the organization’s emphasis on giving developing players meaningful responsibilities in competitive games. Cleveland remained in the playoff mix throughout the campaign, continuing the franchise’s recent stretch of respectable performances while helping several prospects advance their professional careers.
Roster
| NO. | PLAYER NAME | POS. | HT. | WT. | DOB | COLLEGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Jacob Gilyard | G | 5-8 | 160 | Jul. 14, 1998 | Richmond |
| 1 | London Johnson | G | 6-3 | 181 | Jun. 6, 2004 | NBA G League Ignite |
| 1 | Isaiah Moore | G | 6-1 | 163 | Feb. 19, 2000 | South Alabama |
| 3 | Gabe Osabuohien | F | 6-8 | 220 | Oct. 27, 1998 | West Virginia |
| 5 | Jules Bernard | G | 6-6 | 210 | Jan. 21, 2000 | UCLA |
| 7 | Elijah Hughes | G | 6-5 | 215 | Mar. 10, 1998 | Syracuse |
| 8 | Warith Alatishe | F | 6-7 | 200 | Jan. 22, 2000 | Oregon State |
| 8 | Zhaire Smith | G | 6-4 | 205 | Jun. 4, 1999 | Texas Tech |
| 9 | Craig Porter Jr. | G | 6-1 | 180 | Feb. 26, 2000 | Wichita State |
| 10 | Darius Brown II | G | 6-2 | 192 | Jul. 28, 1999 | Utah State |
| 13 | Sean McNeil | G | 6-4 | 205 | Aug. 17, 1998 | Ohio State |
| 14 | Loudon Love | C | 6-8 | 260 | Apr. 21, 1998 | Wright State |
| 14 | Joirdon Nicholas | F | 6-9 | 220 | Mar. 29, 1999 | Texas Southern |
| 15 | J.T. Thor | F | 6-9 | 203 | Aug. 26, 2002 | Auburn |
| 15 | Babatunde Akingbola | F | 6-10 | 225 | Oct. 25, 1999 | George Washington |
| 21 | Emoni Bates | F | 6-9 | 170 | Jan. 28, 2004 | Eastern Michigan |
| 22 | Pete Nance | F | 6-9 | 225 | Feb. 19, 2000 | North Carolina |
| 24 | Jaylon Tyson | G-F | 6-6 | 215 | Dec. 2, 2002 | California |
| 33 | Luke Travers | F | 6-6 | 207 | Sep. 3, 2001 | Perth |
| 35 | Nae’Qwan Tomlin | F | 6-8 | 210 | Dec. 10, 2000 | Memphis |
| 44 | Feron Hunt | F | 6-8 | 195 | Jul. 5, 1999 | SMU |
Tip-Off Tournament Per Game
| PLAYER | POS. | AGE | GP | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jules Bernard | G | 26 | 16 | 16 | 33.6 | 20.0 | 8.0 | 3.4 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 3.0 | 16.3 | 7.3 | .446 | 6.7 | 1.9 | .290 | 2.8 | 2.3 | .818 |
| Elijah Hughes | G | 28 | 16 | 0 | 25.8 | 14.3 | 3.9 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 1.6 | 12.4 | 4.9 | .399 | 7.7 | 2.3 | .301 | 1.9 | 1.5 | .800 |
| Feron Hunt | F | 27 | 16 | 6 | 20.1 | 10.5 | 4.1 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 6.0 | 3.9 | .656 | 0.8 | 0.3 | .385 | 1.6 | 1.3 | .769 |
| Nae’Qwan Tomlin | F | 25 | 15 | 7 | 22.5 | 9.9 | 4.9 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 7.7 | 4.1 | .539 | 2.9 | 0.9 | .302 | 0.7 | 0.5 | .636 |
| Pete Nance | F | 26 | 8 | 8 | 34.5 | 18.3 | 6.8 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 13.4 | 6.4 | .477 | 6.3 | 2.0 | .320 | 2.6 | 1.9 | .714 |
| JT Thor | F | 24 | 10 | 10 | 32.2 | 14.5 | 7.4 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 2.5 | 11.4 | 4.8 | .421 | 3.9 | 1.3 | .333 | 2.7 | 2.2 | .815 |
| Darius Brown II | G | 27 | 15 | 5 | 21.3 | 8.2 | 3.5 | 4.1 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | 5.2 | 2.8 | .538 | 4.1 | 2.0 | .492 | 0.6 | 0.4 | .667 |
| Zhaire Smith | G | 27 | 16 | 6 | 22.1 | 7.9 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 6.0 | 2.9 | .490 | 3.1 | 1.1 | .360 | 0.8 | 0.5 | .615 |
| Luke Travers | F | 25 | 5 | 5 | 34.0 | 21.2 | 10.0 | 5.8 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 2.6 | 14.0 | 8.0 | .571 | 3.2 | 0.8 | .250 | 3.2 | 2.4 | .750 |
| Jaylon Tyson | G-F | 23 | 3 | 3 | 34.3 | 21.0 | 7.7 | 5.3 | 2.3 | 0.3 | 2.3 | 16.0 | 7.3 | .458 | 7.3 | 2.3 | .318 | 3.3 | 2.3 | .700 |
| Craig Porter Jr. | G | 26 | 4 | 4 | 29.8 | 13.0 | 5.0 | 5.5 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 3.5 | 12.8 | 5.0 | .392 | 5.5 | 1.8 | .318 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.000 |
| Jacob Gilyard | G | 28 | 7 | 7 | 32.7 | 7.9 | 2.4 | 6.6 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 2.0 | 7.0 | 2.6 | .367 | 4.3 | 1.7 | .400 | 0.7 | 0.6 | .800 |
| Chandler Hutchison | F-G | 30 | 4 | 2 | 22.5 | 8.8 | 2.8 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 7.5 | 3.8 | .500 | 2.8 | 0.8 | .273 | 0.8 | 0.3 | .333 |
| Emoni Bates | F | 22 | 3 | 1 | 24.7 | 10.7 | 5.3 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 3.0 | 9.7 | 3.7 | .379 | 6.0 | 1.7 | .278 | 1.3 | 1.0 | .750 |
| Gabe Osabuohien | F | 27 | 10 | 0 | 9.1 | 1.4 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.4 | .400 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.9 | 0.3 | .333 | |
| Joirdon Nicholas | F | 27 | 5 | 0 | 8.0 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 1.2 | .400 | 0.2 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.8 | 0.2 | .250 |
| Sean McNeil | G | 28 | 5 | 0 | 9.0 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.4 | 0.8 | .333 | 1.6 | 0.8 | .500 | 0.2 | 0.0 | .000 |
Regular Season Per Game
| PLAYER | POS. | AGE | GP | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nae’Qwan Tomlin | F | 25 | 32 | 26 | 33.5 | 20.8 | 8.4 | 2.1 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 15.0 | 8.1 | .538 | 5.7 | 1.9 | .341 | 2.6 | 1.7 | .659 |
| Feron Hunt | F | 27 | 32 | 29 | 35.2 | 18.6 | 9.6 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 2.3 | 14.3 | 7.3 | .511 | 2.8 | 0.8 | .273 | 2.4 | 1.8 | .776 |
| Elijah Hughes | G | 28 | 30 | 2 | 28.8 | 15.0 | 3.5 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.8 | 13.2 | 5.1 | .383 | 9.3 | 3.3 | .355 | 1.2 | 0.9 | .771 |
| Emoni Bates | F | 22 | 20 | 18 | 32.8 | 18.6 | 5.8 | 2.4 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 2.7 | 17.1 | 6.5 | .378 | 10.5 | 3.5 | .330 | 2.0 | 1.3 | .650 |
| Jules Bernard | G | 26 | 13 | 9 | 30.9 | 19.5 | 4.9 | 3.9 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 2.6 | 13.8 | 6.2 | .444 | 6.1 | 1.8 | .304 | 4.2 | 3.4 | .815 |
| Luke Travers | F | 25 | 16 | 15 | 34.3 | 15.7 | 9.8 | 7.3 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 4.0 | 13.0 | 6.1 | .466 | 2.9 | 0.8 | .261 | 2.8 | 1.8 | .644 |
| Darius Brown II | G | 27 | 29 | 16 | 27.1 | 7.6 | 3.7 | 5.1 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 6.7 | 2.5 | .373 | 4.5 | 1.4 | .308 | 1.0 | 0.8 | .821 |
| JT Thor | F | 24 | 14 | 12 | 31.5 | 14.4 | 6.9 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 2.7 | 11.5 | 5.1 | .447 | 3.5 | 0.9 | .245 | 2.6 | 1.9 | .722 |
| Jacob Gilyard | G | 28 | 13 | 11 | 32.9 | 8.2 | 2.5 | 6.7 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 2.5 | 7.2 | 2.6 | .362 | 5.2 | 1.7 | .324 | 1.0 | 0.7 | .692 |
| Zhaire Smith | G | 27 | 13 | 4 | 20.8 | 6.5 | 3.9 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 5.8 | 2.6 | .453 | 2.6 | 0.5 | .206 | 0.5 | 0.5 | .857 |
| Warith Alatishe | F | 26 | 10 | 4 | 19.3 | 8.9 | 7.1 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 5.4 | 4.1 | .759 | 0.1 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.9 | 0.4 | .444 |
| Jaylon Tyson | G-F | 23 | 5 | 5 | 34.0 | 16.8 | 8.6 | 5.4 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 4.6 | 12.2 | 6.2 | .508 | 4.0 | 2.2 | .550 | 2.2 | 1.2 | .545 |
| Craig Porter Jr. | G | 26 | 4 | 4 | 34.0 | 18.0 | 4.8 | 8.3 | 3.0 | 0.8 | 3.0 | 14.3 | 7.5 | .526 | 5.5 | 1.5 | .273 | 1.5 | 1.0 | .667 |
| Sean McNeil | G | 28 | 27 | 2 | 14.6 | 4.2 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 3.2 | 1.3 | .391 | 2.6 | 0.9 | .362 | 0.4 | 0.4 | .909 |
| Joirdon Nicholas | F | 27 | 10 | 4 | 13.8 | 5.9 | 2.6 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | 4.2 | 2.3 | .548 | 0.2 | 0.0 | .000 | 1.4 | 0.8 | .571 |
| London Johnson | G | 22 | 18 | 2 | 13.9 | 3.3 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 1.0 | 2.9 | 1.2 | .423 | 1.4 | 0.5 | .346 | 0.3 | 0.2 | .600 |
| Gabe Osabuohien | F | 27 | 23 | 6 | 9.0 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 0.4 | .290 | 0.2 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.7 | 0.5 | .733 |
| Isaiah Moore | G | 26 | 4 | 0 | 13.3 | 4.5 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 5.3 | 2.0 | .381 | 1.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 1.000 |
| Loudon Love | C | 28 | 3 | 0 | 10.0 | 3.7 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 1.3 | .571 | 1.0 | 0.3 | .333 | 1.0 | 0.3 | .333 |
| Pete Nance | F | 26 | 2 | 1 | 18.5 | 7.5 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 2.0 | 5.5 | 3.0 | .545 | 3.0 | 1.0 | .333 | 1.0 | 0.5 | .500 |
| Babatunde Akingbola | F | 26 | 3 | 0 | 10.0 | 1.3 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 2.7 | 0.7 | .250 | 0.3 | 0.0 | .000 | 1.0 | 0.0 | .000 |
Tip-Off Tournament Totals
| PLAYER | POS. | AGE | GP | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jules Bernard | G | 26 | 16 | 16 | 33.6 | 20.0 | 8.0 | 3.4 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 3.0 | 16.3 | 7.3 | .446 | 6.7 | 1.9 | .290 | 2.8 | 2.3 | .818 |
| Elijah Hughes | G | 28 | 16 | 0 | 25.8 | 14.3 | 3.9 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 1.6 | 12.4 | 4.9 | .399 | 7.7 | 2.3 | .301 | 1.9 | 1.5 | .800 |
| Feron Hunt | F | 27 | 16 | 6 | 20.1 | 10.5 | 4.1 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 6.0 | 3.9 | .656 | 0.8 | 0.3 | .385 | 1.6 | 1.3 | .769 |
| Nae’Qwan Tomlin | F | 25 | 15 | 7 | 22.5 | 9.9 | 4.9 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 7.7 | 4.1 | .539 | 2.9 | 0.9 | .302 | 0.7 | 0.5 | .636 |
| Pete Nance | F | 26 | 8 | 8 | 34.5 | 18.3 | 6.8 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 13.4 | 6.4 | .477 | 6.3 | 2.0 | .320 | 2.6 | 1.9 | .714 |
| JT Thor | F | 24 | 10 | 10 | 32.2 | 14.5 | 7.4 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 2.5 | 11.4 | 4.8 | .421 | 3.9 | 1.3 | .333 | 2.7 | 2.2 | .815 |
| Zhaire Smith | G | 27 | 16 | 6 | 22.1 | 7.9 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 6.0 | 2.9 | .490 | 3.1 | 1.1 | .360 | 0.8 | 0.5 | .615 |
| Darius Brown II | G | 27 | 15 | 5 | 21.3 | 8.2 | 3.5 | 4.1 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | 5.2 | 2.8 | .538 | 4.1 | 2.0 | .492 | 0.6 | 0.4 | .667 |
| Luke Travers | F | 25 | 5 | 5 | 34.0 | 21.2 | 10.0 | 5.8 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 2.6 | 14.0 | 8.0 | .571 | 3.2 | 0.8 | .250 | 3.2 | 2.4 | .750 |
| Jaylon Tyson | G-F | 23 | 3 | 3 | 34.3 | 21.0 | 7.7 | 5.3 | 2.3 | 0.3 | 2.3 | 16.0 | 7.3 | .458 | 7.3 | 2.3 | .318 | 3.3 | 2.3 | .700 |
| Jacob Gilyard | G | 28 | 7 | 7 | 32.7 | 7.9 | 2.4 | 6.6 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 2.0 | 7.0 | 2.6 | .367 | 4.3 | 1.7 | .400 | 0.7 | 0.6 | .800 |
| Craig Porter Jr. | G | 26 | 4 | 4 | 34.0 | 13.0 | 5.0 | 5.5 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 3.5 | 12.8 | 5.0 | .392 | 5.5 | 1.8 | .318 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.000 |
| Chandler Hutchison | F-G | 30 | 4 | 2 | 22.5 | 8.8 | 2.8 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 7.5 | 3.8 | .500 | 2.8 | 0.8 | .273 | 0.8 | 0.3 | .333 |
| Emoni Bates | F | 22 | 3 | 1 | 24.7 | 10.7 | 5.3 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 3.0 | 9.7 | 3.7 | .379 | 6.0 | 1.7 | .278 | 1.3 | 1.0 | .750 |
| Gabe Osabuohien | F | 27 | 10 | 0 | 9.1 | 1.4 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.4 | .400 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.9 | 0.3 | .333 | |
| Joirdon Nicholas | F | 27 | 5 | 0 | 8.0 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 1.2 | .400 | 0.2 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.8 | 0.2 | .250 |
| Sean McNeil | G | 28 | 5 | 0 | 9.0 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.4 | 0.8 | .333 | 1.6 | 0.8 | .500 | 0.2 | 0.0 | .000 |
Regular Season Totals
| PLAYER | POS. | AGE | GP | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nae’Qwan Tomlin | F | 25 | 32 | 26 | 33.5 | 20.8 | 8.4 | 2.1 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 15.0 | 8.1 | .538 | 5.7 | 1.9 | .341 | 2.6 | 1.7 | .659 |
| Feron Hunt | F | 27 | 32 | 29 | 35.2 | 18.6 | 9.6 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 2.3 | 14.3 | 7.3 | .511 | 2.8 | 0.8 | .273 | 2.4 | 1.8 | .776 |
| Elijah Hughes | G | 28 | 30 | 2 | 28.8 | 15.0 | 3.5 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.8 | 13.2 | 5.1 | .383 | 9.3 | 3.3 | .355 | 1.2 | 0.9 | .771 |
| Emoni Bates | F | 22 | 20 | 18 | 32.8 | 18.6 | 5.8 | 2.4 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 2.7 | 17.1 | 6.5 | .378 | 10.4 | 3.5 | .330 | 2.0 | 1.3 | .650 |
| Jules Bernard | G | 26 | 13 | 9 | 30.9 | 19.5 | 4.9 | 3.9 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 2.6 | 13.8 | 6.2 | .444 | 6.1 | 1.8 | .304 | 4.2 | 3.4 | .815 |
| Luke Travers | G/F | 25 | 16 | 15 | 34.3 | 15.7 | 9.8 | 7.3 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 4.0 | 13.0 | 6.1 | .466 | 2.9 | 0.8 | .261 | 2.8 | 1.8 | .644 |
| Darius Brown II | G | 27 | 29 | 16 | 27.1 | 7.6 | 3.7 | 5.1 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 6.7 | 2.5 | .373 | 4.5 | 1.4 | .308 | 1.0 | 0.8 | .821 |
| JT Thor | F | 24 | 14 | 12 | 31.5 | 14.4 | 6.9 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 2.7 | 11.5 | 5.1 | .447 | 3.5 | 0.9 | .245 | 2.6 | 1.9 | .722 |
| Sean McNeil | G/F | 28 | 27 | 2 | 14.6 | 4.2 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 3.2 | 1.3 | .391 | 2.6 | 0.9 | .362 | 0.4 | 0.4 | .909 |
| Jacob Gilyard | G | 28 | 13 | 11 | 32.9 | 8.2 | 2.5 | 6.7 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 2.5 | 7.2 | 2.6 | .362 | 5.2 | 1.7 | .324 | 1.0 | 0.7 | .692 |
| Warith Alatishe | F | 26 | 10 | 4 | 19.3 | 8.9 | 7.1 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 5.4 | 4.1 | .759 | 0.1 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.9 | 0.4 | .444 |
| Zhaire Smith | G | 27 | 13 | 4 | 20.8 | 6.5 | 3.9 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 5.8 | 2.6 | .453 | 2.6 | 0.5 | .206 | 0.5 | 0.5 | .857 |
| Jaylon Tyson | G-F | 23 | 5 | 5 | 34.0 | 16.8 | 8.6 | 5.4 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 4.6 | 12.2 | 6.2 | .508 | 4.0 | 2.2 | .550 | 2.2 | 1.2 | .545 |
| Craig Porter Jr. | G | 26 | 4 | 4 | 34.0 | 18.0 | 4.8 | 8.2 | 3.0 | 0.8 | 3.0 | 14.2 | 7.5 | .526 | 5.5 | 1.5 | .273 | 1.5 | 1.0 | .667 |
| Joirdon Nicholas | F | 27 | 10 | 4 | 13.8 | 5.9 | 2.6 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | 4.2 | 2.3 | .548 | 0.2 | 0.0 | .000 | 1.4 | 0.8 | .571 |
| London Johnson | G | 22 | 18 | 2 | 13.9 | 3.3 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 1.0 | 2.9 | 1.2 | .423 | 1.4 | 0.5 | .346 | 0.3 | 0.2 | .600 |
| Gabe Osabuohien | F | 27 | 23 | 6 | 9.0 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 0.4 | .290 | 0.2 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.7 | 0.5 | .733 |
| Isaiah Moore | G | 26 | 4 | 0 | 13.2 | 4.5 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 5.2 | 2.0 | .381 | 1.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 1.000 |
| Pete Nance | F | 26 | 2 | 1 | 18.5 | 7.5 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 2.0 | 5.5 | 3.0 | .545 | 3.0 | 1.0 | .333 | 1.0 | 0.5 | .500 |
| Loudon Love | C | 28 | 3 | 0 | 10.0 | 3.7 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 1.3 | .571 | 1.0 | 0.3 | .333 | 1.0 | 0.3 | .333 |
| Babatunde Akingbola | F | 26 | 3 | 0 | 10.0 | 1.3 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 2.7 | 0.7 | .250 | 0.3 | 0.0 | .000 | 1.0 | 0.0 | .000 |
HeatingUp Impact Index: Tip-Off Tournament Team Impact Spotlight
| PLAYER NAME | ROLE TIER | MPG | USAGE TIER | PPG | RPG | APG | STK | IMPACT INDEX | NOTES | AWARDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Travers | Point-Forward Initiator (1.1) | 34.0 | High (1.2) | 21.2 | 10.0 | 5.8 | 3.4 | 106.66 | A versatile point-forward, Travers was given room to rebound, advance the ball and create rather than being confined to a traditional wing role. Independent Australian coverage noted that his five-game Charge stint included a 25-point triple-double, reinforcing the playmaking responsibility visible in this Showcase sample. (Fox Sports Australia) | |
| Jaylon Tyson | Lead Shot Creator (1.1) | 34.3 | High (1.2) | 21.0 | 7.7 | 5.3 | 2.6 | 96.62 | Tyson functioned as a downhill creator with enough perimeter range to stretch defenses. His G League debut was described as a blend of three-point shooting, paint attacks and dribble-spin finishes, while he also handled substantial playmaking duties with 5.3 assists. (Yahoo Sports) | |
| Jules Bernard | Primary Wing Creator (1.1) | 33.6 | High (1.2) | 20.0 | 8.0 | 3.4 | 1.3 | 86.33 | Bernard operated as a scoring wing who could also initiate secondary offense and rebound from the perimeter. Contemporary coverage of his Cleveland move highlighted the value of adding a 6-foot-7 guard capable of attacking off the dribble, which fits his 20.0-point, 8.0-rebound Showcase workload. (Fear The Sword) | |
| Pete Nance | Stretch Big Facilitator (1.1) | 34.5 | High (1.2) | 18.3 | 6.8 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 83.42 | Nance was used as a starting interior hub rather than a stationary center, combining floor spacing with passing and rim protection. Reporting noted that he assumed the Charge’s starting-center duties and was producing offense while also approaching two blocks per game. (Fear The Sword) | |
| Craig Porter Jr. | Pick-and-Roll Engine (1.05) | 29.8 | High (1.2) | 13.0 | 5.0 | 5.5 | 2.3 | 65.02 | Porter brought a compact scoring-and-passing package to the backcourt, with his value coming from creating advantages rather than simply spacing the floor. Earlier Cleveland coverage highlighted his ability to produce assists in bunches, including an 11-assist NBA game, while his Charge assignment gave him primary-ball-handler responsibilities. (Cleveland.com) | |
| JT Thor | Rim-Protecting Stretch Forward (1.05) | 32.2 | Medium (1.1) | 14.5 | 7.4 | 2.0 | 2.2 | 60.29 | Thor’s role leaned on length at both ends: he could space the floor, attack mismatches and provide weak-side rim protection. His professional profile had already established the defensive versatility that made a two-way developmental role logical, and the Showcase numbers show the same inside-out responsibilities. (CBS Sports) | |
| Elijah Hughes | Instant-Offense Wing (1.05) | 25.8 | High (1.2) | 14.3 | 3.9 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 53.42 | Hughes was primarily a scoring release valve, particularly from the perimeter, with his 7.7 three-point attempts per game showing how heavily the offense used his shooting gravity. His return to Cleveland was framed as another opportunity for the former second-round pick to re-establish an NBA role through G League production. (SI) | |
| Jacob Gilyard | Table-Setting Floor General (1.05) | 32.7 | High (1.1) | 7.9 | 2.4 | 6.6 | 1.5 | 42.50 | Gilyard’s defining function was orchestration rather than volume scoring. The diminutive guard was brought in alongside Bernard specifically to help organize the offense and attack off the dribble, and his 6.6 assists with 1.5 steals reflect that two-way point-guard workload. (Fear The Sword) | |
| Nae’Qwan Tomlin | Mobile Defensive Big (1.05) | 22.5 | Medium (1.1) | 9.9 | 4.9 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 42.27 | Tomlin supplied athletic interior defense while expanding his offensive range. His development path was notable because he had only recently transitioned from Memphis to the professional game after an unusual route through junior college, Kansas State and Memphis; his Showcase role paired finishing and rebounding with 1.3 blocks per game. (Yahoo Sports) | |
| Emoni Bates | Perimeter Scoring Specialist (1.05) | 24.7 | Medium (1.1) | 10.7 | 5.3 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 40.66 | Bates functioned primarily as a shot-making wing, with six three-point attempts per game placing clear emphasis on perimeter creation. His developmental context also included significant G League exposure and a prior Rising Stars appearance, underscoring the league’s view of him as a high-upside scoring prospect. (NBA.com) | 2024 Rising Stars |
| Feron Hunt | Transition Finisher (1.05) | 20.1 | Medium (1.1) | 10.5 | 4.1 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 39.50 | Hunt’s impact came from athletic finishing, rebounding and defensive activity more than elaborate half-court creation. The Sporting News characterized his G League value around scoring and glass work while noting that his outside shooting remained a limitation, a useful description of his developmental role. (Sporting News) | |
| Darius Brown II | Secondary Pick-and-Roll Creator (1.05) | 21.3 | Medium (1.1) | 8.2 | 3.5 | 4.1 | 1.2 | 39.27 | Brown served as a connective guard who could organize possessions without needing to dominate the scoring load. His Showcase role is reflected in the combination of 4.1 assists, 1.1 steals and a strong .492 three-point mark, giving Cleveland a useful secondary creator and floor spacer. (Yahoo Sports) | |
| Chandler Hutchison | Veteran Two-Way Reserve (1.0) | 22.5 | Low (1.0) | 8.8 | 2.8 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 27.80 | Hutchison entered the season as an experienced reclamation project after stepping away from basketball and subsequently returning through the G League draft. His 22.5 minutes in this sample suggest Cleveland was testing whether his size and prior NBA experience could translate into a dependable two-way rotation role. (Fear The Sword) | |
| Zhaire Smith | Defensive Pressure Wing (1.0) | 22.1 | Medium (1.0) | 7.9 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 26.00 | Smith’s value remained tied to athleticism and defensive disruption while he rebuilt his professional career. Coverage of his return to the G League emphasized the long layoff he was overcoming, making his ability to contribute 1.3 combined steals and blocks particularly relevant to his developmental role. (NBC Sports) | |
| Gabe Osabuohien | Locker-Room Connector (1.0) | 9.1 | Low (1.0) | 1.4 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 12.40 | Osabuohien was more of a connective frontcourt presence than a scoring option, with passing, physical play and team communication defining his utility. Contemporary reporting identified him as a prominent locker-room voice, while his 2.1 assists in only 9.1 minutes underline how much of his contribution came away from scoring. (Fear The Sword) | 2024 G League Sportsmanship Award |
| Joirdon Nicholas | Frontcourt Depth Finisher (1.0) | 8.0 | Low (1.0) | 2.6 | 2.6 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 11.60 | Nicholas was deployed as developmental frontcourt depth, with his minutes concentrated around interior finishing and rebounding rather than creation. Independent coverage of his arrival noted his previous G League production as a physical scorer-rebounder, which fits the limited but direct role represented here. (Hoops Rumors) | |
| Sean McNeil | Spot-Up Shooting Reserve (1.0) | 9.0 | Low (1.0) | 2.4 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 8.40 | McNeil’s clearest offensive identity was perimeter shooting, making him a spacing option when the Charge needed a low-usage wing. His eventual NBA/G League path was built around that shooting profile, while this Showcase sample shows a modest nine-minute role rather than a primary-creation assignment. (oursportscentral.com) |
HeatingUp Impact Index: Regular Season Team Impact Spotlight
| PLAYER NAME | ROLE TIER | MPG | USAGE TIER | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG + BPG) | IMPACT INDEX | NOTES | AWARDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Porter Jr. | Franchise Floor General [1.1] | 34.0 | High [1.2] | 18.0 | 4.8 | 8.3 | 3.8 | 92.14 | As a downhill creator and full-time organizer, Porter Jr. immediately took command of the Charge offense in his brief assignment, pairing 18.0 points with 8.3 assists and 3.8 combined steals and blocks. His 21-point, five-rebound, four-assist outing against Grand Rapids also showed how comfortably he could shift from scorer to facilitator. NBA G League | |
| Nae’Qwan Tomlin | Primary Frontcourt Engine [1.1] | 33.5 | High [1.2] | 20.8 | 8.4 | 2.1 | 2.8 | 90.02 | Tomlin functioned as a versatile interior scorer who could also stretch the floor and protect the rim. The eye-test moments backed up that broader role: he posted 34 points and 19 rebounds with four blocks in January, then produced a 20-point, 20-rebound game later that month. | |
| Luke Travers | Jumbo Point Forward [1.05] | 34.3 | High [1.2] | 15.7 | 9.8 | 7.3 | 2.7 | 89.46 | Travers played like a connector with unusually large responsibility, pushing the ball, initiating offense and cleaning the glass rather than simply spacing the floor. His four triple-doubles captured the unusual breadth of that assignment, including a 25-point, 18-rebound, 10-assist performance against Raptors 905. The Sporting News | |
| Feron Hunt | Two-Way Interior Attacker [1.1] | 35.2 | High [1.2] | 18.6 | 9.6 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 87.65 | Hunt operated as a physical scoring forward who could punish smaller defenders, crash the offensive glass and make plays around the rim. By February he had strung together four straight 20-plus-point double-doubles, including 33 points and 14 rebounds against Westchester. Cleveland Charge | |
| Jaylon Tyson | Point-Forward Development Hub [1.05] | 34.0 | High [1.2] | 16.8 | 8.6 | 5.4 | 1.4 | 81.14 | Tyson’s assignment minutes were built around versatility: he handled the ball, rebounded above his position and created offense without being confined to a traditional wing role. His 23-point, 16-rebound performance against Grand Rapids illustrated how much responsibility Cleveland placed on his all-around game. Yahoo Sports | |
| Jules Bernard | Primary Wing Creator [1.05] | 30.9 | High [1.2] | 19.5 | 4.9 | 3.9 | 1.0 | 73.84 | Bernard served as a volume wing scorer who could also attack secondary playmaking duties. He repeatedly carried stretches of the offense, and his 28-point performance against Rip City came on 11-of-21 shooting while he remained involved in the team’s wider creation load. Iowa Wolves | |
| Emoni Bates | High-Volume Shot Maker [1.05] | 32.8 | High [1.2] | 18.6 | 5.8 | 2.4 | 0.9 | 69.80 | Bates was used as a perimeter-heavy scoring specialist with freedom to hunt threes and create his own looks. That green light produced a particularly revealing 31-point outing against Osceola, when he knocked down seven threes while adding eight rebounds and six assists. The NBA G League | |
| JT Thor | Rim-Protecting Stretch Forward [1.05] | 31.5 | Medium [1.1] | 14.4 | 6.9 | 2.0 | 2.2 | 58.91 | Thor’s value came from the combination of length, defensive activity and enough perimeter skill to avoid being a stationary big. He flashed that two-way profile with a 15-point, 10-rebound, two-block performance against Motor City while working as a starting frontcourt piece. Cleveland Charge | |
| Elijah Hughes | Instant-Offense Reserve [1.05] | 28.8 | Medium [1.1] | 15.0 | 3.5 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 48.97 | Hughes provided Cleveland with a genuine scoring spark from the second unit, particularly as a high-volume perimeter shooter. His 32-point performance against Capital City, including eight made threes, showed how quickly his shooting could change the shape of a game. Cleveland Charge | |
| Jacob Gilyard | Table-Setting Point Guard [1.05] | 32.9 | Medium [1.1] | 8.2 | 2.5 | 6.7 | 1.8 | 44.35 | Gilyard’s job was less about scoring volume and more about controlling possessions, pressuring the ball and feeding Cleveland’s scorers. He repeatedly produced big assist totals, including 16 assists against Delaware and a 14-assist performance at the G League Showcase. The NBA G League | |
| Darius Brown II | Defensive Lead Guard [1.05] | 27.1 | Medium [1.1] | 7.6 | 3.7 | 5.1 | 2.0 | 42.50 | Brown supplied a pass-first guard presence with disruptive hands on defense, often doing the connective work that allowed the Charge’s higher-volume scorers to operate. He filled the box score unusually well in January, posting 26 points, nine assists and five steals in a comeback win. Cleveland Charge | |
| Warith Alatishe | Mobile Defensive Big [1.05] | 19.3 | Low [1.0] | 8.9 | 7.1 | 1.3 | 1.9 | 40.32 | Alatishe was deployed primarily as an energetic interior defender and rebounder rather than a featured offensive option. After arriving in Cleveland, he immediately showed the physical upside of that role with 12 points and seven rebounds in his debut before producing an 18-point, 14-rebound double-double against Osceola. 3pointstats | |
| Pete Nance | Stretch Frontcourt Connector [1.0] | 18.5 | Low [1.0] | 7.5 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 28.00 | Nance brought a skill-heavy big-man profile, with passing and perimeter shooting allowing him to contribute without dominating possessions. His season was interrupted by NBA call-ups, reflecting how his combination of size, shooting and secondary playmaking remained useful beyond the G League level. Cleveland Charge | |
| Zhaire Smith | Defensive Utility Wing [1.0] | 20.8 | Low [1.0] | 6.5 | 3.9 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 25.00 | Smith’s role centered on athletic defense and activity rather than sustained offensive creation. His 13-point, three-block game against Windy City was a good snapshot of that identity, with his length making an impact even when the scoring workload was modest. The NBA G League | |
| Joirdon Nicholas | Interior Depth Piece [1.0] | 13.8 | Low [1.0] | 5.9 | 2.6 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 18.60 | Nicholas worked mainly as a physical reserve big, giving Cleveland size and screening presence while operating on a limited offensive diet. His early-season acquisition reflected the Charge’s need for additional frontcourt depth rather than another high-usage scorer. Cleveland Charge | |
| Isaiah Moore | Backup Ball Handler [1.0] | 13.3 | Low [1.0] | 4.5 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 18.00 | Moore arrived late in the season and was essentially asked to provide reserve guard minutes and keep the offense organized. His 12-point bench contribution in the home finale showed flashes of scoring usefulness despite the limited sample. Cleveland Charge | |
| London Johnson | Reserve Combo Guard [1.0] | 13.9 | Low [1.0] | 3.3 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 14.20 | Johnson’s minutes were built around supplementary ball handling and perimeter depth, with the young guard rarely carrying a major scoring burden. His profile was more about keeping the second unit functional than taking over possessions. RealGM | |
| Loudon Love | Energy Frontcourt Reserve [1.0] | 10.0 | Low [1.0] | 3.7 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 13.60 | Love’s limited run was centered on physical interior minutes, rebounding and rim activity rather than perimeter creation. The small sample makes a more expansive role assessment difficult, so his impact is best viewed through the energy-big lens. | |
| Sean McNeil | Spot-Up Shooting Reserve [1.0] | 14.6 | Low [1.0] | 4.2 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 12.80 | McNeil’s value was tied to floor spacing and quick-trigger perimeter offense, with Cleveland occasionally expanding his minutes when it needed additional shooting. He showed that reserve scorer profile clearly when he made his first start of the season and scored 16 points against Motor City. Cleveland Charge | |
| Gabe Osabuohien | Defensive Glue Forward [1.0] | 9.0 | Low [1.0] | 1.7 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 12.20 | Osabuohien’s role was overwhelmingly about defense, rebounding effort and connective passing rather than shot creation. His reputation as a culture-oriented defensive forward fits the limited offensive workload and the emphasis on doing the less visible work. Manchester Basketball | |
| Babatunde Akingbola | Emergency Interior Reserve [1.0] | 10.0 | Low [1.0] | 1.3 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6.60 | Akingbola saw only a handful of minutes, functioning primarily as emergency frontcourt depth and a physical presence around the basket. With such a small sample, the clearest description is a situational interior reserve rather than a player carrying a defined offensive role. The NBA G League |