When Cheese was in elementary school, one of his idols, Muhammad Ali, walked into his neighborhood barbershop. Ali spent time talking with him, performed a few magic tricks, and even left him with an autograph and a kiss on the forehead. That moment has stayed with Cheese ever since. Now, as a professional athlete, he carries that same spirit forward—hoping to inspire kids and create lifelong memories, just like his idol once did for him.
Growing up in the Bronx just three blocks from Yankee Stadium, Cheese was a passionate Yankees fan. Still, he credits his father for introducing him to b…
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When Cheese was in elementary school, one of his idols, Muhammad Ali, walked into his neighborhood barbershop. Ali spent time talking with him, performed a few magic tricks, and even left him with an autograph and a kiss on the forehead. That moment has stayed with Cheese ever since. Now, as a professional athlete, he carries that same spirit forward—hoping to inspire kids and create lifelong memories, just like his idol once did for him.
Growing up in the Bronx just three blocks from Yankee Stadium, Cheese was a passionate Yankees fan. Still, he credits his father for introducing him to basketball and sparking his love for the game, while his mother kept him focused and on the right path. His dedication led him to captain his high school basketball team and later earn a Communications and Mass Media degree at Ball State University, where he was a two-year letter winner.
Today, as a veteran Harlem Globetrotter, Cheese is known for his elite ball-handling, fancy footwork, and deadly accuracy from the 4-point line. He has played in all 50 states and traveled to more than 60 countries, showcasing his skills on a global stage.
To get in the zone before games, he focuses on building a positive mindset—talking with those around him, stretching, working out, and listening to music that uplifts him, from James Brown to Jay Z to Kendrick Lamar.
Cheese names Derek Jeter, Jaylen Brown, Muhammad Ali, Kobe Bryant, Steph Curry, and Harlem Globetrotter legends Louis “Sweet Lou” Dunbar and Fred “Curly” Neal as inspirations—admiring their determination, character, and relentless drive.
Outside of basketball, Cheese enjoys acting, producing, and graphic design. He has appeared in national commercials and is now preparing to expand into film.
In 2024, he co-founded the nonprofit C.H.A.M.P. (Cultivating Humanity and Manifesting Purpose), dedicated to empowering youth with confidence, self-worth, and direction. Through C.H.A.M.P., Cheese uses basketball as a bridge to connect young people with leaders across industries like tech, finance, and computer science—showing them the power of resilience, transition, and success beyond sports.
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