At Salt Lake Community College: An honorable mention all-Region 18 performer for Coach Todd Phillips' last year, Cheesman led the Bruins in rebounding and blocks, averaging 5.5 boards and 1.4 rejections per contest. He also chipped in 7.9 points per game while connecting on 50.0 percent of his shots from the field in 2011-12. His blocks average ranked second in the Scenic West Conference, his field goal percentage ranked fourth and he was also among the conference's top-10 in rebounding and offensive rebounds last year. Cheesman helped the Bruins to a 22-9 overall mark - including a 9-6 record in SWAC play - and a number-two seed in the Region 18 tournament.

At Mountain View High School: Earned a pair of basketball letters playing for Coach Jason Young.