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How Michigan State's Cassius Winston set Big Ten's assist record, surpassed Mateen Cleaves

EAST LANSING — Cassius Winston collected the inbound pass and brought the ball across midcourt toward immortality.

He called the play: “Double fist action.” Xavier Tillman anchored himself atop the right side of the key, straddling the 3-point line. His role? Set a pick for Winston, then roll to the basket, knowing a return favor and chance to help make history could come his way at any second.

Michigan State's point guard made a little hesitation move and dribbled toward Tillman, who slid to his left to bump Wisconsin's Brad Davison. Micah Potter flared out to stop Winston.