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Winston preparing to make impact as freshman

Related Topics: Tom Izzo, Basketball, Calihan Hall

Cassius Winston intently watches Michigan State basketball games.

Tuesday night at Calihan Hall, MSU coach Tom Izzo came to watch Winston's team beat Warren De LaSalle 67-46.

The point guard of MSU’s future is busy trying to help currently undefeated U-D Jesuit to a Class A title, but his future in East Lansing is clear. Izzo has a lot to work with because he’s unselfish and has been in the spotlight since he was a freshman.

He’ll step in and back-up junior-to-be Lourawls (Tum Tum) Nairn Jr., who is suffering from plantar fasciitis in his right foot.