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Winston with Bayern Munich in 2022
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| Hapoel Jerusalem | |
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| Point guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | February 28, 1998 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| High school | University of Detroit Jesuit (Detroit, Michigan) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Michigan State (2016–2020) |
| NBA Draft | 2020 / Round: 2 / Pick: 53rd overall |
| Selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder | |
| Pro career | 2020–present |
| League | LBA |
| Career history | |
| 2020–2022 | Washington Wizards |
| 2021 | →Erie BayHawks |
| 2021–2022 | →Capital City Go-Go |
| 2022–2023 | Bayern Munich |
| 2023–2024 | Tofaş |
| 2024–2025 | UnaHotels Reggio Emilia |
| 2025–present | Hapoel Jerusalem |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Cassius Xavier-Lamarr Winston is an American professional basketball player. He was born on February 28, 1998. He currently plays for Hapoel Jerusalem in Israel. Before becoming a pro, he played college basketball for the Michigan State Spartans.
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High School Basketball Star
Cassius Winston was a top player at University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy in Detroit. He played as a point guard, a player who leads the team's offense. In 2016, during his senior year, he helped his team win the MHSAA Class A State Championship. He was also named Mr. Basketball of Michigan, a big award for high school players. In 2020, he was honored by being added to the Catholic High School League Hall of Fame.
College Career at Michigan State
Cassius chose to go to Michigan State University for college. As a freshman, he played in 35 games. He averaged 6.7 points and 5.2 assists per game. In his second year, he became a full-time starter. He averaged 12.6 points and 6.9 assists per game. He also earned third-team All-Big Ten Conference honors.
Leading the Spartans
Before his junior season, Cassius was chosen for the preseason All-Big Ten team. He had a great start to the year. He was even named to the watch list for the John R. Wooden Award. This award goes to the best college basketball player. He led the Spartans to win the 2019 Big Ten men's basketball tournament championship. He was named the Big Ten tournament Most Outstanding Player for his excellent performance.
On March 11, 2019, Cassius Winston was named the Big Ten Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year. This means he was the best player in the Big Ten Conference. On March 31, 2019, he scored 20 points and had 10 assists. This helped Michigan State win a close game against Duke. This win happened in the Elite Eight round of the 2019 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament.
Senior Year and Records
Before the 2019–20 season, Cassius was named a preseason All-American. This was a unanimous decision by the Associated Press (AP). He was the only player to receive this honor. On January 5, 2020, he scored a career-high 32 points. He also had nine assists in a big win against Michigan.
On January 17, Cassius broke a Big Ten record. He passed Mateen Cleaves' record of 816 assists. This happened in a game against Wisconsin. At the end of the regular season, he was named to the First Team All-Big Ten. The rest of the season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At that time, the Spartans were expected to win the NCAA tournament. As a senior, Cassius averaged 18.3 points and 5.9 assists per game.
Professional Basketball Career
Washington Wizards (2020–2022)
On November 18, 2020, Cassius Winston was chosen in the 2020 NBA draft. The Oklahoma City Thunder picked him as the 53rd overall player. His rights were then traded to the Washington Wizards. On November 28, 2020, he signed a two-way contract with the Wizards. This type of contract allows players to play for both an NBA team and its minor league team.
Since the Wizards' minor league team, the Capital City Go-Go, did not play that season, Cassius was sent to the Erie BayHawks. He made his debut in the NBA G League on February 10, 2021. On August 19, 2021, he signed another two-way contract with the Wizards. He played in 7 games for the Wizards during the 2021–2022 season.
Playing in Europe
After his time with the Wizards, Cassius Winston moved to Europe to continue his professional career.
- Bayern Munich (2022–2023): On July 28, 2022, he signed with the German club Bayern Munich.
- Tofaş (2023–2024): On July 18, 2023, he joined Tofaş, a team in Turkey's Basketbol Süper Ligi.
- Pallacanestro Reggiana (2024–2025): On July 19, 2024, Cassius signed a two-year deal with Pallacanestro Reggiana. This team plays in the Italian Lega Basket Serie A (LBA).
- Hapoel Jerusalem (2025–present): As of 2025, Cassius Winston plays for Hapoel Jerusalem in Israel.
Personal Life
Cassius Winston has two younger brothers, Zachary and Khy. Both of his brothers also played basketball at Albion College. On November 9, 2019, his brother Zachary passed away. Cassius played in a game the day after this sad event. He scored 17 points and had 11 assists in a big win. The home crowd gave him a standing ovation when he left the game, showing their support.
See also
In Spanish: Cassius Winston para niños
- List of NCAA Division I men's basketball career assists leaders
