Former Michigan State guard continuing playing career in Germany
Former Michigan State standout Cassius Winston is heading to Germany. He will be signing with Bayern Munich’s professional EuroLeague team per Donatas Urbonas of Basket News.
Winston played in East Lansing from 2016-2020. He averaged 18.6 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 5.9 assists during his final year with the Spartans. Following his college days, he was drafted by the Washington Wizards in the 2nd round of the 2020 NBA Draft.
He played in 29 games with Wizards, and averaged 13.4 points per game with their G-league team the Capitol City Go-Go.
Here is what Winston had to say about his new opportunity per Andrew Kahn of Mlive:
“I’m very excited that it’s about to start, because the best European basketball is played in the EuroLeague and I know there are great teams, arenas and a big fan base there,” Winston said in a press release from his new club.”