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Legendary Michigan State Point Guard Signs With New Team
Apr 6, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Cassius Winston (5) talks to Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo during the second half against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the semifinals of the 2019 men's Final Four at US Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Cassius Winston most recently played in the NBA during the 2021-22 season when he appeared in seven games for the Washington Wizards. He finished that year with averages of 2.0 points and 1.0 assists per contest while shooting 36.4% from the field and 33.3% from the three-point range. On Friday, the 26-year-old signed with a team in Italy. Via Pallacanestro Reggiana (translated to English): "UNAHOTELS has their playmaker: welcome Cassius Winston! Class 1998, after a fantastic college career played in Euroleague at Bayern Munich and in BCL at Tofas Bursa ⚪️" Winston was the 53rd pick in the 2020 NBA Draft after a legendary career playing college basketball for Michigan State. He finished his senior season with averages of 18.6 points, 2.5 rebounds, 5.9 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 44.8% from the field and 43.2% from the three-point range in 30 games. Over his four seasons with the Spartans, they made the NCAA Tournament three times and reached the 2019 Final Four. Winston's career average

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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