After the loss of his brother Zachary, Cassius Winston decided to still start for Michigan State in their match-up against Binghamton. Many on Twitter have used the platform to send their support to Winston and his family. Here are some of those reactions from fans, rivals, the media and more:
Join us in lifting up the Winston family.
Cassius Winston is starting for @MSU_Basketball after the passing of his brother.pic.twitter.com/af2LfaA1Lf
— NCAA March Madness (@marchmadness) November 11, 2019
All the best to Cassius Winston, his family, friends, and the Michigan State community. Deepest sympathies on the passing of Zachary Winston. @cassiuswinston https://t.co/i1cmfJ0yBy
— Jay Bilas (@JayBilas) November 11, 2019
Cassius Winston is awesome
(1-800-273-8255) pic.twitter.com/rUhT8xFjrA— Chris Castellani (@Castellani2014) November 11, 2019
Cassius Winston's brother Zachary died last night. Tonight, Cassius started and played in his brother's honor 🙏
17 PTS
11 ASTS pic.twitter.com/mfdyh405xy— B/R Hoops (@brhoops) November 11, 2019
Michigan State beats Binghamton on a day where many things mean much more than the score
That being said: my love for Cassius & his family, why it’s important to take pieces away from games like this, and my HOLY SHIT MOMENT of the game
This video is dedicated to Zachary pic.twitter.com/FUlm69EIIN
— Seoulja (@Seouljaa) November 11, 2019
Therapy comes in all kinds of forms, and I’m happy that Cassius was able to find his for two hours. You have an army behind you @cassiuswinston.
Courage and bravery was on display tonight at the Breslin. pic.twitter.com/xZRQ6eopFr
— 🍑 at The Breslin (@PeachJames_) November 11, 2019
Stay strong 5. We love you💚 pic.twitter.com/hME6nbNKU1
— Spartan Digital (@SpartyDigital) November 11, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Cassius Winston, his family and the @MSU_Basketball team today.
The Big Ten is a tight family and we are saddened for his loss.
— Purdue Basketball (@BoilerBall) November 10, 2019
Praying for ya bra @cassiuswinston 🙏🏾 https://t.co/KjPDbAjMvg
— Darius Slay (@_bigplayslay23) November 10, 2019
Spartan Nation loves you Cassius Winston 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/RTPs4epqk2
— Nate B (@natedog_906) November 11, 2019
Prayers up 🙏 for Cassius & his family https://t.co/ZRKjfpvUjC
— Juwan Howard (@JuwanHoward) November 11, 2019
Such a good dude man. RIP Zach Winston. https://t.co/yI1ftJ2lRg
— Kenny Goins (@K_G_1_2_) November 10, 2019
Our thoughts & prayers are with Cassius Winston and his family … 🙏🙏 https://t.co/MnuAoOJKk0
— Michigan Men's Basketball (@umichbball) November 11, 2019
Keep Cash and the whole Winston family in your prayers. It’s Sad day for everyone. Rest in paradise Z. U were a real one till the end and you will be remembered by everyone who was touched by your energy. Thank you
— JJJ (@jarenjacksonjr) November 10, 2019
So tough to watch Cassius deal with this tragedy. Spent plenty of time around him over the years and is just a terrific kid: pic.twitter.com/MAm2J4w8lU
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) November 11, 2019
Prayers up for my brother Cash and the rest of the Winston family man. Smoothie was like a lil brother to me damn this one hit home
— Miles Bridges (@MilesBridges) November 10, 2019
The Spartan family has got you Cassius.
— BasketFireball (@Sheehan_Sports) November 11, 2019
Surreal feeling here. All eyes on Winston and he's out there attempting to do what I imagine is an impression of himself in warmups.
Can't tell if he's going to come out and drop 40 or be immediately overwhelmed. Doesn't matter what he does. This looks like his way of coping.
— Brendan Quinn (@BFQuinn) November 10, 2019
Prayers up to Cash and his family 🙏🏽 Rest in paradise Smoothie, gone way too soon
— Gavin Schilling (@G_Schills34) November 10, 2019
Thoughts and prayers go out to @cassiuswinston and his family. We support and stand by you.@MSU_Basketball
— Michigan State Football (@MSU_Football) November 10, 2019
Prayers to @MSU_Basketball’s @CassiusWinston and his family.
— Indiana Basketball (@IndianaMBB) November 10, 2019
Zachary, middle, and brother Khy were in East Lansing late last month, as Michigan State hosted Albion for an exhibition.
Our thoughts are with the entire Winston family. pic.twitter.com/gARkTaf3BB
— Michigan St. on BTN (@MichiganStOnBTN) November 10, 2019
Praying for Cassius and his family during this difficult time. 🙏🏾
— Delvon Roe (@DelvonRoe10) November 10, 2019
Rest easy, Brother Z. That smile always lit the room/gym up. We will take care of your family. Appreciate all that you did! #ZachWinston
— Dane Fife (@CoachDaneFife) November 10, 2019
I would give everything away to just see you smile one more time 💔 rest easy Z smoothie until I see you again🖤 #bestbuddy
— Elijah Collins (@24foshow) November 10, 2019
Praying for Winston family. Remember when smoothie would always be in my chair cause it was next to cassius in locker room and he just start smiling and laughing and joking. RIP Zach Winston
— Matthew Mcquaid (@mattblast3) November 10, 2019
Thoughts and prayers with the Winston family. I’ve hugged my three girls as much as I can already today. Do the same with yours.
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) November 10, 2019
I suggest you do what those above here suggest and give your loved ones a hug or a phone call and if you are reading this and you need help, you can reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
