Jaden Akins - College Basketball News & Rumors

Won't play Friday Akins (foot) is unavailable for Friday's game against Oregon, Graham Couch of the Lansing State Journal reports.

Impact Akins tweaked his surgically-repaired left foot last weekend and sat out Thursday's loss to Alabama, and he won't return to the court for Friday's contest. Coach Tom Izzo said the sophomore guard will need to practice on back-to-back days before being cleared for game action.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jaden Akin's throws down a monster one-handed dunk

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Michigan State basketball's Tom Izzo: No major issue with Jaden Akins' left foot Michigan State basketball's Tom Izzo said there is no major issue with Jaden Akins' surgically repaired left foot after the guard \

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • LANSINGSTATEJOURNAL.COM

Suffers foot injury Akins has a foot injury, according to Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press.

Impact Akins tweaked his surgically-repaired left foot. He did not practice Sunday and is unlikely to practice Monday. However, X-rays on it were negative and Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo believes the tweak is insignificant enough to prevent Akins from participating in the Alabama game Friday.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MSU's Jaden Akins brings down the house with ferocious dunk vs. Villanova The sophomore guard blew the roof off the Breslin Center with a dynamite jam in transition!

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Expected to receive more minutes Akins is expected to receive more minutes Tuesday versus Kentucky, Kyle Austin of MLive.com reports.

Impact Akins is fully healthy now, in contrast to his previous two games played but limited. He played 16 and 17 minutes during those matchups. But now that Akins is fully available, fantasy managers should expect him to be the Spartans' sixth man or part of their starting backcourt.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

The Detroit News Jaden Akins created his own shot at times, but after missing so much time, he wasn't quite in the flow his entire 16 minutes.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Plays 16 minutes Akins amassed six points (3-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt), one rebound and one block across 16 minutes during Monday's 73-55 win over Northern Arizona.

Impact Akins was reported to be "on a pitch count" of sorts for the opener after battling a foot injury. He played about what was expected, although was not very efficient. Akins will have a much tougher matchup on Friday against Gonzaga.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jaden Akins beats the buzzer to play in Michigan State's season-opener vs. Northern Arizona Sophomore guard played almost 16 minutes in return from foot surgery

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Will play but could be limited Coach Tom Izzo said that Akins (foot) will play in Monday's game against Northern Arizona but will be on a "pitch count", Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Akins is expected to play in the 10-15 minute range according to coach Izzo. Akins is coming off foot surgery in September and has ramped up his activity in practice in recent weeks. There's a chance Akins sees more action on Friday' against Gonzaga or next Tuesday against Kentucky.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Monday Akins (foot) is warming up ahead of Monday's regular-season opener against Northern Arizona, Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Akins underwent foot surgery in September but returned to practice last week and hoped to play Monday. While the Spartans haven't officially announced Akins' status for the season opener, his participation in warmups is certainly encouraging.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jaden Akins looking to string several practices together before returning for Michigan State Akins had foot surgery Sept. 10

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Michigan State basketball's Jaden Akins 'up in the air' for season opener Jaden Akins is practicing, but coach Tom Izzo said this weekend will determine if Michigan State's sophomore will play Monday vs. Northern A...

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • FREEP.COM

'I'm progressing': MSU guard Akins close to return, help bring Spartans to full strength As the Michigan State Spartans prepare to open their season next week, there’s at least a chance they’ll be at full strength with the possib...

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Participates in practice Akins participated in practice Thursday and aspires to play Michigan State's opener against Northern Arizona, Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact For the first time since his foot surgery in September, Akins was somewhat of a participant in practice. Coach Tom Izzo is erring on the side of caution saying that he needs at least three practices without soreness otherwise he'll hold him out until their matchup with Gonzaga. Atkins struggled his freshman year averaging 3.4 points and 2.4 rebounds in 14.6 across 36 games last season. However, he looks to flip the script this season as he's expected to be in the starting rotation for the 2022-2023 season.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Status for opener uncertain Michigan State coach Tom Izzo said Akins (foot) will work out Wednesday and this weekend but won't know if he will play in the team's first two games until Akins goes through a ful...

Impact Akins is still recovering from a foot surgery he underwent in September. It seems that Akins will return at the latest for Nov. 15's game versus Kentucky, but this weekend's practices will reveal whether or not he can play next Monday. The sophomore guard averaged 3.4 points and 2.4 rebounds in 14.6 across 36 games last season but is expected to start in 2022-23.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Participates in shootaround Akins (foot) did non-contact work during Michigan State's team shootaround Tuesday, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Akins was able to attempt multiple layups and jump shots during the Spartans' team shootaround before their exhibition game. Though without a return date, his health status is more promising now than before.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hoping for early-season return Head coach Tom Izzo said Monday that Akins (foot) could return "early in the season," but remains without a specific return date as of now, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Akins underwent foot surgery in September that was expected to sideline him for four weeks, but the recovery process has since been delayed and he's now targeting a return sometime in early or mid-November. If the sophomore guard is unable to gain medical clearance before the Spartans' season-opener against Northern Arizona on Nov. 7, then A.J. Hoggard, Malik Hall and Tyson Walker would be in line for additional minutes while Akins remains out.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jaden Akins' biggest challenge for Michigan State basketball? Boredom after foot surgery With guard Jaden Akins out after foot surgery, Michigan State basketball is auditioning others to team with point guard A.J. Hoggard.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • FREEP.COM

Making great progress Coach Tom Izzo said that Akins (foot) is making great progress but probably will miss a couple more weeks, Kyle Austin of MLive.com reports.

Impact Akins underwent surgery in September for a foot injury. There's not reason for the Spartans to rush their sophomore guard at this point so he is good for the long haul. Michigan State opens the regular season against Northern Arizona on Nov. 7, but the team is likely looking at the Nov. 15 matchup with Kentucky as the ideal return date.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Quinn: Michigan State has questions, including Akins' health and transfer portal inactivity The Spartans will be ranked in the preseason Top 25 and the top third of the Big Ten.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Michigan State's Tom Izzo is a constant in era of change

While changes to college basketball have driven others away, Tom Izzo remains for love of the sport, John Fanta writes.

AUGUST 30, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Michigan State's Tom Izzo is a constant in era of change

'I've been working on my game a lot': MSU's Jaden Akins ready for larger role as sophomore After losing three starters from last season to the NBA, the door is open for sophomore guard Jaden Akins to take a big step up next season.

JULY 1, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM

In starting lineup Akins will start Wednesday's game against High Point.

Impact Akins joins the starting lineup with Max Christie (COVID-19 protocols) unavailable for Wednesday's contest. He should be in line for more minutes than the 15.6 per game he's averaging as a result, which entails enhanced fantasy value.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies 12 points off bench Akins supplied 12 points (6-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt), three rebounds and one steal in 18 minutes during Friday's 75-58 loss to Baylor.

Impact Akins was held scoreless in each of his last two appearances, but he saw ample looks from the floor in Friday's loss. He's come off the bench in each of his first seven collegiate appearances and has averaged 4.6 points and 2.3 rebounds in 14.1 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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