Became a solid contributor, and eventually the team’s sixth man as a sophomore... has a good all-around game, providing excellent quickness and a defensive presence on the perimeter... can play the point or off guard... has two years left and should continue to develop his game... came to Portland State from Washington State and was a redshirt in 2011-12 season per NCAA transfer rules.
COACH GEVING SAYS: “I like what Andre has been doing. This off-season he has worked extremely hard on his shot. He is much more focused and realizes the work and effort that goes into having a successful career. He is talented for this league and another guy that can be a lockdown defender.”
2012-13 • SOPHOMORE SEASON
Played in 25 games and started 12 in his first year... began the year as a starter, but settled into the sixth-man role later in the year... minutes were consistent, averaging 24.1 during the season... averaged 7.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.3 assists and had a team-leading 27 steals... ranked sixth in scoring, third in rebounds and third in steals for the Vikings... ranked 15th in the Big Sky Conference in steals... led the team in scoring three times, rebounding three times and assists six times... scored in double figures six times... suffered an ankle sprain in the midst of the conference season which knocked him out for three games... scored a season-high 16 points (5-6 FG, 3-4 3-pt FG, 3-4 FT) with three assists against Pacific (11/9) in the season opener... posted 15 points (6-8 FG, 1-2 3-pt FG, 2-3 FT) with four rebounds at Oregon (11/12)... scored 13 points (4-12 FG, 5-8 FT) with seven rebounds and three steals at Portland (11/21)... had 14 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 3-pt FG, 3-5 FT) and three steals at Loyola Marymount (12/1)... posted 13 points (5-9 FG, 2-3 3-pt FG, 1-1 FT) with five rebounds and three steals against Northern Colorado (3/2).
PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
Played the 2010-11 season at Washington State... saw limited action in 26 games, scoring 15 points with 14 rebounds and eight assists.
Earned three letters under head coach JoJo Rodriguez at Lakes High School... averaged 19 points, five assists and four steals per game as a junior... earned second-team All-State honors...led team to a 23-5 record as a senior... averaged 20.8 points, 3.6 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game... helped lead Lakes HS to a third-place finish at the 3A State Championships, earning Most Valuable Player honors... set State tournament records with 119 points and 45 field goals made in four games... named the Associated Press 3A Co-Player of the Year and earned first-team all-State honors... scored a team-high 24 points in the 2010 Northwest Shootout as the Washington all-stars defeated the Oregon team, 116-109.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Andre and Tayisha Winston... born in February 1992...has three brothers, Isaac, Elijah, and Philip... his father played basketball at Utah.
