Cassius Winston
FILE - In this Feb. 20, 2020, file photo, Iowa center Luka Garza celebrates after making a basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State in Iowa City, Iowa. Garza was selected the Associated Press Big Ten Player of the Year Tuesday, March 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Toppin, Howard, Powell among finalists for Wooden Award

Apr. 01, 2020 07:21 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Udoka Azubuike of Kansas, Luka Garza of Iowa, Markus Howard

FILE - In this March 8, 2020, file photo, Illinois' Ayo Dosunmu (11) celebrates a 78-76 win over Iowa in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Champaign, Ill. Dosunmu was selected to the Associated Press All-Big Ten team selected Tuesday, March 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Holly Hart, File)
Iowa's Garza, Badgers' Gard take AP All-Big Ten top honors

By Eric Olson Mar. 10, 2020 11:57 AM EDT
Iowa's Luka Garza is The Associated Press player of the year in the Big Ten

Ohio State's Duane Washington Jr., left, shoots against Michigan State's Aaron Henry (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 8, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 16 Mich St tops No. 19 Ohio St 80-69, shares B10 title

By Larry Lage Mar. 08, 2020 08:12 PM EDT
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Cassius Winston kissed Michigan State's logo in the

Maryland's Darryl Morsell celebrates his go-ahead 3-point basket against Minnesota late in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in Minneapolis. Maryland won 74-73. (AP Photo/Hannah Foslien)
Terps close in on 1st Big Ten title, with Spartans next

By Dave Campbell Feb. 28, 2020 02:12 AM EST
What to watch this week in Big Ten basketball: GAME OF THE

Michigan State forward Xavier Tillman (23) drives on Maryland forward Jalen Smith (25) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in East Lansing, Mich., Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 9 Maryland beats Michigan State 67-60 with 14-0 run

By Larry Lage Feb. 15, 2020 08:30 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Anthony Cowan was the smallest and best player on

Oklahoma State forward Cameron McGriff, right, heads upcourt past Baylor guard Mark Vital, left, after a turnover during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte)
Preseason No. 1 Michigan St out of Top 25; Baylor atop poll

By John Marshall Feb. 10, 2020 12:28 PM EST
The NCAA initial rankings had little impact at the top of the AP Top 25, but a

Penn State's Myreon Jones dribbles during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 22 Penn State beats No. 16 Michigan State 75-70

By Larry Lage Feb. 04, 2020 10:29 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Patrick Chambers is on a quest to keep Penn State's

Michigan State forward Julius Marble (34) and forward Thomas Kithier, right, react after a 3-point basket by forward Gabe Brown (44) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 14 Michigan St tops Northwestern 79-50, moves into 1st

By Larry Lage Jan. 29, 2020 08:53 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Cassius Winston was sluggish and looked out of sorts

Michigan State guard Cassius Winston (5) makes a layup during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin, Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Winston sets record, No. 15 Spartans top Wisconsin 67-55

By Larry Lage Jan. 17, 2020 10:19 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Cassius Winston threw a lob from the right wing over

Michigan State's Cassius Winston reacts after sinking a three-point basket against Michigan during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Winston-led No. 14 Michigan State tops No. 12 Michigan 87-69

By Larry Lage Jan. 05, 2020 04:10 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Cassius Winston made his last home game against

Winston expected out for No. 14 Michigan St vs W. Michigan

By Matt Schoch Dec. 29, 2019 08:13 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — All-American guard Cassius Winston was expected to

Michigan forward Isaiah Livers (2) attempts a dunk ahead of Presbyterian guard JC Younger (25) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Big Ten title to run through (state of) Michigan this year

By Dave Skretta Dec. 29, 2019 03:16 PM EST
The road to the Big Ten title looks like it will run through Michigan.

Ohio State's E.J. Liddell, center, grabs a rebound in between Penn State's Myles Dread, left, and Seth Lundy during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Penn State 104-74. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio St jumps to No. 3 behind Louisville, Kansas in Top 25

By Dave Skretta Dec. 09, 2019 12:09 PM EST
Louisville and Kansas finally provided some consistency to what has been a

Rutgers' Jacob Young, right, drives against Michigan State's Thomas Kithier during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Winston scores 23 points, No. 11 Michigan State tops Rutgers

By Larry Lage Dec. 08, 2019 09:34 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — No. 11 Michigan State pulled away and beat Rutgers

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo reacts to play against Virginia Tech during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, in Lahaina, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
No. 11 Michigan State fragile ahead of game with No. 10 Duke

By Larry Lage Dec. 02, 2019 07:05 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State has been slipping since being ranked

Michigan State guard Cassius Winston (5) heads for the basket ahead of UCLA guard David Singleton (34) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019, in Lahaina, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
Michigan State helping Winston through grieving process

By John Marshall Nov. 29, 2019 02:10 AM EST
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Cassius Winston’s voice, already measured and low-key,

Kansas center Udoka Azubuike (35) blocks a shot by East Tennessee State forward Vonnie Patterson (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019, in Lawrence, Kan. Kansas won 75-63. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Michigan State, Kansas headline strong Maui field

By John Marshall Nov. 24, 2019 04:34 PM EST
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Michigan State opened the season with a loss to Kentucky

Brother of Michigan State star dies after being hit by train

Nov. 10, 2019 01:56 PM EST
ALBION, Mich. (AP) — The brother of Michigan State basketball star Cassius

FILE - In this April 6, 2019, file photo, Michigan State's Cassius Winston (5) drives against Texas Tech's Jarrett Culver during the second half in the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament in Minneapolis. Michigan State senior guard Cassius Winston, Marquette guard Markus Howard, Louisville junior forward Jordan Nwora, Seton Hall senior guard Myles Powell and Memphis freshman James Wiseman headline The (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
No. 1 Michigan State will find out soon how it stacks up

By Larry Lage Oct. 23, 2019 05:08 PM EDT
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State's basketball team is ranked No. 1 in the

In this Sept. 24, 2019, photo, Memphis center James Wiseman dunks as his teammates celebrate during an open practice for the NCAA college basketball team in front of the Rebounders Club in Memphis, Tenn. Wiseman was selected as a member of The Associated Press preseason All-America team Tuesday, Oct. 22. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian via AP)
Winston, Howard top AP preseason All-America men's team

By John Marshall Oct. 22, 2019 12:01 PM EDT
Cassius Winston had a long list of accomplishments at Michigan State. He led the