Winston Shines on National Stage in NJCAA All-Star Game
Damarion Winston closed his Itawamba Community College career the same way he played most of it, making winning plays against elite competition.
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Damarion Winston closed his Itawamba Community College career the same way he played most of it, making winning plays against elite competition.
The sophomore helped the North All-Stars earn a 79-73 win over the South All-Stars in the 2026 NJCAA Men's Basketball Coaches Association All-Star Game.
Winston finished with 10 points and six rebounds for the North squad, knocking down 2-of-4 from three-point range and going 4-of-6 at the free throw line. He also grabbed two offensive rebounds and four defensive boards while playing against some of the top junior college talent in the country.
The 16th annual event featured 26 players selected from NJCAA Divisions I, II and III. Of those 26 selections, 22 had already earned 2026 NJCAA All-American honors, including 10 First Team All-Americans.
Winston played for the North All-Star Team, which was coached by NJCAA Division III Coach of the Year Darron Stratton. He finished as the North's second-leading scorer behind Chioke Marshall of SUNY Niagara, who poured in a game-high 32 points.
The all-star appearance added another national moment to an already decorated sophomore season for Winston. He was named a Third Team NJCAA Division I All-American after averaging 16.5 points, 4.6 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game while shooting 44.0 percent from the field for ICC.
Winston has committed to Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, where he will continue his basketball career at the NCAA Division I level.