Winston leads michigan state past ohio state, 8069 news break. Nba draft 2020 undrafted players team profiles about contact. Msus cassius winston earns ap allamerica honors for. Cassius winston 2020 nba draft profile last word on pro. Cassius winston shoots during the second half of michigan states win over michigan in the big ten championship game last season in. Cassius winstons career game catapults michigan state past. Cassius winston born february 28, 1998 is an american college basketball player for the michigan state spartans of the big ten conference. Cassius winston pg michigan state senior 61 185 lbs 21 years old measurements via sportsreference, draftexpress, and. Cassius winston 2020 nba draft profile college career. Cassius winston michigan basketball recruiting profile. When cassius winston and nick ward noticed tre jones, they immediately went over to console him.
Basketball recruiting cassius winston player profiles. The detroit native is one of the most effective facilitators in the country, and his cerebral leadership presence gives his spartans a chance to make a deep ncaa tournament run. Cassius winston scouting report nba draft basketball society. Michigan state point guard cassius winston had a career game as the no. Cassius winston scored points with 12 assists in the 8155 win. Raequan williams michigan state nfl draft scouting report. The point guard assisted on 43% of michigan state baskets while on the floor in his career all while shooting 43% from three, 48% from two, and 85% from the line. Cassius winston earns second basketball allamerican honor. Msus cassius winston earns ap allamerica honors for second straight season. Scouting cassius winstons competition for national player of the. Michigan coaches have been on the road for the final week of the july evaluation. Illinois had the book on rocket watts, not that it was.
Scouting cassius winstons competition for national player. Michigan, michigan state, marquette, pittsburgh and. Cassius winston on why he choose michigan state over harvard. That bit of scouting report information was accurate but still of little use to. Michigan state spartan basketball stars cassius winston and xavier tillman selected by sports illustrated as two of the top 50 players in all of college basketball. Meanwhile, his career assist rate ranked as sixthbest among all ncaa players since 200910. On a night when cassius winston had a quiet offensive night and was in. The july evaluation period is in the books and michigan has already added a new class of 2016 commitment. Latest on michigan state spartans guard cassius winston including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on espn.
While there is no doubt he is a true point guard, winston also is an excellent scorer. Michigan state spartans ncaa basketball autographed items. Raequan williams michigan state nfl draft scouting. Michigan state point guard cassius winston was on the bob cousy award watch list before the season, and not much has changed. Cassius winston born february 28, 1998 is an american basketball player. Cassius winston is the key holding floor general for the michigan state spartans. Winston is in his third season as the starting point guard for the spartans. Winston is an old school style scoring point guard. Closing the book on a year unlike any other after the big ten and ncaa tournaments. Michigan states cassius winston finds basketball is no. Michigan states cassius winston closing in on mateen. During his four seasons at michigan state, cassius winston averaged. Mock drafts user mock drafts challenges player rankings draft history re.
Cassius winston is a tough, gritty point guard that can effectively run a team with the ball in his hands. The most important recruiting job a college coach can do is getting a nba prospect to come back for another year. Cassius winston scouting report basketball scouting. The best books to read while social distancing, according to book lovers. Michigan state was the preseason number one team in the nation but struggled at times. Cassius winston struggled in the first half and was challenged by tom izzo at halftime.
Michigan states sixfoot lead ball handler is not a potent scorer, magic passer or a difference maker on. Winston should be considered one of the best playmakers in the nation and has proven it throughout his career. Msu spartans sophomore cassius winston was named one of 10 finalists for the bob cousy award as the nations top point guard. Cassius winston came into the season as one of the best players in the nation. Cassius winston has been one of the best players in college basketball this season, but find out if it is enough for the michigan state guard to get drafted.
Cassius winston, university of detroit jesuit hs, point guard. The record was previously held by formerspartan mateen cleaves. That places him just 14 shy of tying the school record of 816 assists, set by mateen cleaves in 2000. Cassius winston is a tough, gritty point guard that can effectively run a team with the ball in his hands, and he could be a second round pick in 2020. Cassius winston news feed spartans 2016 recruiting class stands out from the rest michigan state coach tom izzo joins recruiting nation to break down the 2016 recruiting class and to share his thoughts on what he thinks about the job of recruiting. Senior guard cassius winston leads msu, and ranks third in the big ten, in scoring. Our writer justin kirkland dives into cassius winston and projects how hed fare as an nba prospect if he decides to declare for the 2019 nba. Books can be written about loyolas sister jean and vcus band the peppas. Before i get to cassius winstons scouting report, prospects and. Michigan states cassius winston finalist for bob cousy award. Rocket watts steps up for michigan state on off night for cassius. Not quick at all, really lacks on defense because of lack of athleticism.
Michigan states cassius winston and nick ward console. Given the lack of young talent this year, there is a solid chance that a team takes a chance on cassius winston in the 2nd round of the draft this year. Msu basketballs cassius winston is now the big tens alltime leader in assists. Hes got deep range on his jumper and is just as dangerous in catch and shoot situations as he is scoring. Unfortunately, winston was not able to make his last run through march madness, but he certainly impressed scouts. He isnt the quickest guy or the most explosive, but he. I mean, i dont have a lot of guys that do that, msu coach tom izzo on pg cassius winston. Cassius winston, 61, g, michigan state the spartans doitall point guard, cassius winston, isnt going to blow anyone away with his athleticism.
Cassius winston 2016 u of d jesuit cubs highlights at the. Cassius winston cant add to remarkable michigan state legacy but goes out a winner. Cassius winston has been unable to find focus or joy on the. While a bit undersized, he had always been incredibly productive in college and is arguably the most nbaready of the seniors who will be in this draft class. Zachary winston, the younger brother of michigan state allamerica guard cassius winston, died saturday when he was struck and killed by an amtrak train in albion, michigan. Cassius winston cant add to remarkable michigan state.
Cassius winston is a 61 junior lead guard for the 183 michigan state spartans. Cassius winston 5 g career stats the word high basketball iq that ranks among the best of the izzo era great passing ability and exceptional vision combined. The junior has been asked to shoulder the scoring load left behind by nba first round draft picks miles bridges and jaren jackson. He is very shifty and an expert at changing speeds to get by his opponent and keep them off balance. Cassius winston s fouryear career wont soon be forgotten by the spartans faithful. This will only continue to allow his game to mature and showcase his talent for nba scouts as he makes a run at the 2020 draft. Michigan state star cassius winston s grief is so heavy, not even basketball can ease it. Before i get to cassius winston s scouting report, prospects and comparisons, and fit and potential landing spots, i want to give a brief primer on the nba vs college basketball and the stepup.
The win moved michigan state to 122 on the season and 30 in big ten play. Winston enters michigan states thursday game against minnesota at 802 career assists. Scoutbook is the bsas online unit management tool and helps scouts, parents and leaders track advancement and milestone achievements along the scouting trail as of january 1, 2019, scoutbook subscriptions are free to all scouting units. Cassius winston nba draft scout, prospects, and fit. Units that already use scoutbook wont be charged when they renew their subscription on or after sept. Cassius winston locks in big ten, naismith player of the. Cassius winston is a 6foot, 165pound point guard from detroit, mi. Winston is one of the top point guards in his class.
See what draftsite and fans have to say about winston. Winston, a 61 point guard, was a star prep player at university of detroit jesuit high school and academy in detroit. Cassius winston slipped from the national consciousness. Ranking the top ncaa seniors in the country based on nba. Scouting cassius winston s competition for national player of the year awards by kyle austin. In a college basketball world often driven by the oneanddone, cassius winston had an outstanding fouryear career at michigan state.
Cassius winston is a 60, 165pound point guard from detroit, mi. Michigan state spartan basketball star cassius winston was named for the second year in a row an allamerica. The state news cassius winstons senior day postgame honors. Msu pg cassius winston on midseason bob cousy award watch. In many cases, scout, rivals, 247sports, and espn may conflict in their listings of. Now you can propose trades on your mocks login register. He is a good shooter that can score the basketball in a variety of ways, and he is a sound playmaker that will get the ball to his teammates to rack up assists. Only reason its this high is because of the way he moves in transition. Cassius winston scouting report nba draft basketball. Cassius winstonis a tough, gritty point guard that can effectively run a team with the ball in his hands.
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