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MSU's Jaden Akins tells LSJ's Graham Couch he's 'ready' for challenge in 2024-25 Michigan State guard Jaden Akins is ready to enter his new role as the Spartans’ No. 1 scoring option in 2024-25

JULY 11, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Scores 15 in NCAA Tournament opener Akins finished Thursday's 69-51 win over Mississippi State with 15 points (6-14 FG, 3-8 3Pt), seven rebounds, one block and one steal across 33 minutes.

Impact Akins knocked down 3-of-8 looks from deep, closing with 15 points, seven rebounds, a block and a steal during Thursday's win over the Bulldogs. The 6-foot-4 junior has been a solid contributor for the Spartans this season, averaging 10.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.1 steals across 34 outings. Akins and the Spartans will look to spoil UNC's tournament run during Saturday's matchup with the Tarheels.

MARCH 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jaden Akins is Michigan State's key to a deep March Madness run If the Spartans are going to make some noise in the NCAA Tournament, they’ll need junior wing Jaden Akins to break out of his recent shootin...

MARCH 20, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Michigan State shows fight, but Zach Edey, Purdue advance

Here are three takeaways from the Boilermakers' 67-62 win over Michigan State, in which foul trouble sank the Spartans' hopes.

MARCH 15, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Michigan State shows fight, but Zach Edey, Purdue advance

Jaden Akins throws down a tomahawk slam to extend Michigan State's lead over Penn State

Jaden Akins throws down a tomahawk slam to extend Michigan State's lead over Penn State

FEBRUARY 15, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

'Winning is the culture here': Tom Izzo's quest to unlock Michigan State's potential

A win over then-No. 10 Illinois showed how good Michigan State can be. But will Tom Izzo's team find the consistency it needs to make an NCA...

FEBRUARY 13, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

'Winning is the culture here': Tom Izzo's quest to unlock Michigan State's potential

Posts 16 points against Minnesota Akins amassed 16 points (6-11 FG, 4-7 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one block across 33 minutes during Tuesday's 59-56 loss to Minnesota.

Impact Akins cashed in 6-of-11 attempts from the field, closing with 16 points, three rebounds, two assists and a block against the Golden Gophers. The 6-foot-4 junior has started in all 23 games this season, averaging 11 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.2 assists and one steal on 27.5 minutes per game. Akins has been effective for the Spartans as of late, cashing in 17-of-35 attempts from the floor (12-of-24 from range) across MSU's last three outings.

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Catches fire in win Akins finished Tuesday's 81-62 win over Michigan with 23 points (8-13 FG, 7-10 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists and three steals in 33 minutes.

Impact Akins knocked down seven threes during Michigan State's win over the Wolverines, closing with 23 points, three rebounds, three assists and three steals in the blowout win. The 6-foot-4 junior took it to in-state rival Michigan, logging a new career-high for made threes. Akins has started in all 21 games this season, averaging 11 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.2 assists and one steal on 27 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tom Izzo gets 700th career win in Michigan State's 81-62 romp over Michigan

Jaden Akins sank seven 3-pointers and scored a career-high 23 points to help Michigan State coach Tom Izzo notch his 700th career victory wi...

JANUARY 31, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Tom Izzo gets 700th career win in Michigan State's 81-62 romp over Michigan

Set to play Friday Akins (ankle) isn't on the injury report for Friday's game versus Wisconsin.

Impact Despite suffering an ankle injury against Maryland, Akins is good to go for Friday's matchup with Wisconsin. The junior guard is averaging 11.1 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 27.1 minutes across his last 10 appearances.

JANUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jaden Akins attacks the rim with a STRONG tomahawk slam to seal Michigan State's dominant 87-75 victory over Indiana State

Jaden Akins attacks the rim with a STRONG tomahawk slam to seal Michigan State's dominant 87-75 victory over Indiana State

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Jaden Akins buries a three in transition, extending Michigan State's lead vs. Oakland

Jaden Akins buries a three in transition, extending Michigan State's lead vs. Oakland

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Jaden Akins throws down a dunk in transition, extending Michigan State's lead vs. Oakland

Jaden Akins throws down a dunk in transition, extending Michigan State's lead vs. Oakland

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

With No. 6 Baylor next, how does Michigan State get back on track?

Michigan State entered this season with national championship aspirations, but Tom Izzo's team currently sits at 4-5 heading into a matchup...

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

With No. 6 Baylor next, how does Michigan State get back on track?

Effective in loss Akins supplied 12 points (5-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt), two rebounds and one steal across 29 minutes during Thursday's 74-68 loss to Arizona.

Impact Akins converted 5-of-10 looks from the field, closing with 12 points against the Wildcats. The 6-foot-4 junior has taken a step forward in his third season with the program, averaging 10.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.5 steals on 27.3 minutes per game. Akins and the Spartans will look to get back on track during next Tuesday's matchup with Georgia Southern (0-6).

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michigan State's Jaden Akins slams a two-handed alley-oop from Tyson Walker to shrink Arizona's lead

Michigan State's Jaden Akins slams a two-handed alley-oop from Tyson Walker to shrink Arizona's lead

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Jaden Akins dishes to Mady Sissoko inside for a two-handed flush, extending Michigan State's lead over Southern Indiana

Jaden Akins dishes to Mady Sissoko inside for a two-handed flush, extending Michigan State's lead over Southern Indiana

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Jaden Akins throws down a one-handed slam, extending Michigan State's lead vs. Southern Indiana

Jaden Akins throws down a one-handed slam, extending Michigan State's lead vs. Southern Indiana

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

2023 College Basketball predictions: Michigan State, Arkansas and best title futures

John Fanta has his eyes on a few under-the-radar national title-chasers as the season gets underway. See who he believes is worth wagering o...

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

2023 College Basketball predictions: Michigan State, Arkansas and best title futures

Struggles in loss Akins accumulated four points (2-10 FG, 0-4 3Pt), 11 rebounds and one assist across 29 minutes during Monday's 79-76 OT loss to James Madison.

Impact Akins finished with a career-high 11 rebounds but was unable to get his shots to fall in Monday's loss to James Madison. The 6-foot-4 junior averaged 9.7 points, four rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.2 steals on 27.4 minutes per game in 2022, starting in 25 contests. Akins and the Spartans will look to rebound against Southern Indiana this Thursday.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Six dimes in exhibition Akins had 12 points (4-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and six assists across 29 minutes in Sunday's 89-88 exhibition loss to Kansas.

Impact Akins has now reached double figures in both of Michigan State's exhibition contests, but Sunday showed off his passing ability after he didn't record a single assist in 21 minutes last Wednesday. The third-year guard decided against going pro this offseason and will look to crack double-digit scoring for the first time in his career in 2023-24. Despite a slower-paced offense with a lot of returning scoring, Akins has the makings of a fantasy sleeper.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jaden Akins is a SUPERHERO scoring a game-clinching jumper to secure Michigan State's victory over Iowa

Jaden Akins is a SUPERHERO scoring a game-clinching jumper to secure Michigan State's victory over Iowa

JULY 27, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Michigan State's Jaden Akins picks Rutgers' pockets, throws down NASTY fast-break jam

Michigan State's Jaden Akins picks Rutgers' pockets, throws down NASTY fast-break jam

JULY 27, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Michigan State's Jaden Akins makes the huge block to stop the break away layup

Michigan State's Jaden Akins makes the huge block to stop the break away layup

JULY 25, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

BREAKING: Jaden Akins, AJ Hoggard withdraw from NBA Draft, return to MSU This was expected news, but that makes it no less exciting!

MAY 31, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM