Michigan State's Jaden Akins makes Big Ten all-defensive team while Akins and Jase Richardson make all-freshman team.

Michigan State senior guard Jaden Akins received two All-Big Ten awards on Tuesday -- Third Team and All-Defensive Team. Akins had to step into a new role this season, one that carried a lot of responsibility with him being the longest-tenured Spartan.

The Michigan State Spartans opened the first half of their final regular season game against the Michigan Wolverines on fire. By the time the opening half was over, they had a 50-28 lead and the Breslin Center was ready to explode for senior day.

After a season where Michigan State basketball gave up the third fewest points per game in the Big Ten, one Spartan was named to the Big Ten All-Defensive Team: Jaden Akins. While Akins didn't end up having the shooting season many hoped for,

Michigan State senior guard Jaden Akins is the longest-tenured player on the Spartans' roster, and on Sunday, he will be honored for his years with the program.

The timing was ideal as standout freshman Jase Richardson, who has been carrying the load offensively lately, spent the final 14:38 of the first half on the bench with two fouls. Tre Holloman also had a poor shooting night while missing all six of his triples.

The Big Ten has announced their awards for the 2024-25 regular season, showcasing the top players in the Big Ten throughout the 2024-25 season, that saw the Michigan State Spartans win a conference championship.

Michigan State senior guard Jaden Akins played his final game at the Breslin Center on Sunday. And it ended in triumphant fashion.