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College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 18
Portsmouth Invitational Spotlights Michigan State's Jaden Akins as He Eyes NBA Dreams
Jaden Akins begins an exciting new chapter in his basketball career by competing in the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament (PIT). This annual event provides college seniors with a platform to showcase their skills in preparation for the NBA Draft.
College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 15
Michigan State’s Jaden Akins Sends Parting Message After NCAA Tournament
Michigan State made a nice run through the men's NCAA Tournament this year, and it got all the way to the Elite Eight, where it lost to Auburn by a final score of 70-64.
Jaden Akins: A Spartan Career for the Ages
The four-year career of Michigan State senior guard Jaden Akins has come to an end after their disappointing loss to the No. 1 overall seed Auburn Tigers in the Elite Eight.
The 'Naismith Men's Player of the Year Award winner' quiz
The Naismith College Player of the Year is an annual basketball award given by the Atlanta Tipoff Club to the top men's and women's collegiate basketball players. It is named in honor of the inventor of basketball (in 1891), Dr. James Naismith.Can you name every men's college basketball player who has won the Naismith Award?
College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / April 1
Spartans in Contact with Young LSU Guard
As the Michigan State Spartans saw their season end in Sunday night's Elite Eight defeat to the Auburn Tigers, there was a glaring hole in the starting lineup that may need to be filled for next season.
MSU Senior Akins Productive Despite Loss
The Michigan State Spartans NCAA Tournament journey has officially come to a close after a heartbreaking loss in the Elite Eight round to the Auburn Tigers.
Watch: Michigan State's Jaden Akins Speaks After Loss to Auburn
ATLANTA, Ga. -- Michigan State senior guard Jaden Akins played his final game in a Spartan uniform on Sunday when he and his team were bested by the No.
Watch: Michigan State's Jaden Akins Previews Elite Eight
ATLANTA, Ga. -- Michigan State senior guard Jaden Akins has busted his behind to make sure his final collegiate game doesn't end in a loss. After three
Watch: Michigan State's Jaden Akins Speaks From Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. -- Any game now could be Jaden Akins' last as a college basketball player, but he's hoping that last one will end in triumph. The mission to do so will continue in Friday's Sweet 16 matchup between the Spartans and Ole Miss, a tough team that will be looking to do the same.
Akins, Holloman Put Offense on Their Backs in MSU's Victory
The Michigan State Spartans fought their way to victory over the New Mexico Lobos to advance to the Sweet 16 portion of the NCAA Tournament. The entire MSU basketball program was feeding off the hot crowd all night, which only fueled the Spartans to make the most of the second half.
College Basketball News / Total Apex Sports / March 24
Michigan State Vs. Ole Miss Sweet 16 Preview | 2025 NCAA Tournament
The No. 2 seed in the South Region Michigan State Spartans (29-6) will take on the No. 6 seed Ole Miss Rebels (24-11) in the Sweet 16 of the 2025 NCAA Tournament.
Watch: Michigan State's Jaden Akins Speaks After Win Over UNM
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Michigan State depended on its veterans in its 71-63 win over New Mexico in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday. Senior guard Jaden Akins was the star of the game for the Green and White, as the fourth-year Spartan led the way with 16 points, going 7-11 from the field.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 23
No. 2 Michigan State survives close call with No. 10 New Mexico
Jaden Akins scored a team-high 16 points Sunday night and second-seeded Michigan State controlled the last seven minutes to eliminate 10th-seeded New Mexico 71-63 in the second round of the South Region of the NCAA Tournament in Cleveland.
Watch: Michigan State's Jaden Akins Speaks After Win Over Bryant
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Michigan State senior guard Jaden Akins did what he needed to to help lead the Spartans to victory in their first-round matchup against Bryant on Friday.
What Izzo Believes a 'Consistent ' Akins Will Do for Spartans
CLEVELAND, Ohio-- Michigan State has been praised for its depth all season long, and in the NCAA Tournament, that depth can be a real weapon. One of the mainstay players this season has been senior guard Jaden Akins , who has put a ton of work in to make himself effective in more ways than one.
Watch: Michigan State's Jaden Akins Talks NCAA Tournament
EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Jaden Akins is on the best team he's ever been a part of at Michigan State. Prior to this season, the senior guard had only been familiar with fighting for a tournament bid down the final stretch of the season, a situation that isn't typically the norm under Spartans coach Tom Izzo.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 15
No. 5 seed Wisconsin advances to Big Ten championship game
The Wisconsin Badgers will be in the Big 10 Championship Game for the second straight season.
MSU's Izzo Praises Akins for Resilience
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo spoke on Tuesday afternoon after winning his fourth Big Ten Coach of the Year award. He was asked about senior guard Jaden Akins, who had just been named to the All-Big Ten Defensive Team and All-Big Ten Third Team, and his resiliency after going through some scoring struggles this season.
Watch: Michigan State G Jaden Akins Talks All-Big Ten Honors
EAST LANSING, Mich. -- 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.
College Basketball News / Oregon Ducks on SI / March 11
Oregon Ducks' Jackson Shelstad, Nate Bittle Earn All-Big Ten Honors
Oregon Ducks guard Jackson Shelstad and center Nate Bittle earned third-team All-Big Ten honors as voted on by coaches, the conference announced on Tuesday.
Michigan State Spartans News / Big Ten Network / March 11
Watch: Michigan State G Jaden Akins Reflects on Senior Day, More
EAST LANSING, Mich. -- No. 8 Michigan State was able to send its seniors out the right way in their final game at the Breslin Center on Sunday, as the Spartans took care of business against No.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 9
No. 8 Michigan State downs No. 17 Michigan to close out Big Ten regular season
In what was a highly anticipated top-20 showdown to close out the Big Ten regular season, No. 8 Michigan State cruised to a 79-62 rivalry win over No. 17 Michigan on Sunday.
College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / March 9
Sunday's Season Finale to Honor Three Spartan Seniors
The No. 8 Michigan State Spartans (25-5, 16-3) will honor three seniors on Sunday afternoon, ahead of their second rivalry meeting with the No. 17 Michigan Wolverines (22-8, 14-5).
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / November 13
Champions Classic takeaways: Hunter Dickinson carries Kansas past Michigan State, Kentucky takes down Duke
The 14th edition of the Champions Classic did not lack storylines on Tuesday night.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 4
Jaden Akins powers Michigan State past Monmouth in opener
Jaden Akins scored a game-high 23 points to lead Michigan State to an 81-57 season-opening home win over Monmouth in East Lansing, Michigan on Monday. A senior guard, Akins went 8-of-12 from the field and added nine rebounds for the Spartans.
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