Thunder select Cassius Winston with No. 53 pick on Wizards' behalf

The Oklahoma City Thunder selected Michigan State point guard Cassius Winston with the No. 53 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft.

Winston's draft rights, along with a 2024 second-round pick, were then traded to the Washington Wizards in exchange for rising second-year pro Admiral Schofield and the draft rights to Czech guard Vit Krejci, who was selected No. 37 overall on Wednesday.

Winston, 22, leaves the Spartans after four seasons as one of the most decorated players in school history. He led them to the Final Four in 2019 and ended his collegiate career as the Big Ten's all-time leader in assists.

Bio

Position: PG
School: Michigan State
Height: 6-foot-1
Weight: 185 lbs
Wingspan: 6-foot-5
Max vertical: N/A

Strengths

• Versatile shooter who can score off the bounce or by spotting up
• Good passer; high-IQ playmaker who reacts well to different looks
• Excellent free-throw shooter

Weaknesses

• Not an elite-level athlete; lacks the lightning-quick first step ideal for an attacking lead guard
• Has struggled defensively at times, leading to questions about his ability to guard NBA competition