East Lansing, Mich. – Michigan State's men's basketball mourns the passing of three-time All-Big Ten standout Stanley Washington, who passed away on July 12 at 78-years-old.

A Detroit native, Washington (1944-2022) played at Michigan State from 1963-66.

Washington finished his career at Michigan State ranked second all-time in scoring at the school and is currently 31st all-time with 1,242 points in 69 games over three seasons, averaging 18.0 points per game. He still ranks sixth all-time in scoring average (18.0 ppg), his 10.5 rebounds per game during his career ranks fifth all-time and he is ninth all-time in free throw percentage, connecting on 81.5 percent of his shots (278-of-341).

After sitting out his freshman year (as first-year players were not allowed to play at the time), Washington made an immediate impact in his first season, averaging 14.8 points and 10.2 rebounds while earning Third Team All-Big Ten honors.

As a junior, he averaged 21.3 points per game and 10.7 rebounds while shooting 47.4 percent from the floor and was named second team all-league.

As a senior in 1965-66, Washington averaged 18.0 points and 10.6 rebounds per game and was named First Team All-Big Ten.

Washington was twice named the team's Most Valuable Player (1965-66) by his team and was selected as the top player on the team by the media in 1966.

Washington was a fifth round pick (No. 48 overall) by Los Angeles in the 1966 NBA Draft.

Washington is survived by his wife, Veda, and three sons, Kareem, Saddi and Famoun.