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College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 19
MSU's Akins Finishes Summer League with a Bang
Former Michigan State guard Jaden Akins did what he needed to do to give himself a shot at making an NBA roster or at least get assigned to the G League.
College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 18
Spartans' Akins Shows Promise with NBA Summer League Performance
Former Michigan State basketball guard Jaden Akins turned in the best performance of his young professional basketball career in the 2025 NBA Summer League with the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night.
College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 14
MSU's Jaden Akins Makes NBA Summer League Debut
Former Michigan State guard Jaden Akins made his NBA Summer League debut on Sunday night with the Orlando Magic in Las Vegas. He joined first-round draft pick Jase Richardson (No.
The 'AP men's college basketball Players of the Year' quiz
How many of the men's college basketball players to be named the Associated Press' Player of the Year since the 1999-2000 season can you name in five minutes?
College Basketball News / The Only Colors / July 6
Former Spartans Getting Invites To Summer League 
Jaden Akins, others, will get their shot to make NBA rosters It did not happen in the immediate aftermath of the NBA Draft, but now a number of former Michigan State basketball players have received invitations to play on Summer League rosters.
College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 28
Where Could MSU's Akins Land as a UDFA?
The 2025 NBA Draft has come and gone, and the Michigan State Spartans saw one player drafted. Guard Jase Richardson went to the Orlando Magic at No. 25 overall, following in his father Jason’s footsteps. However, Richardson did not see his teammate, Jaden Akins, find a spot on an NBA roster within the top 59 picks.
College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 28
Where Could MSU's Akins Land as a UDFA?
The 2025 NBA Draft has come and gone, and the Michigan State Spartans saw one player drafted. Guard Jase Richardson went to the Orlando Magic at No. 25 overall, following in his father Jason’s footsteps. However, Richardson did not see his teammate, Jaden Akins, find a spot on an NBA roster within the top 59 picks.
Spartan Teammates Link Up for Offseason Work?
Just a few months after the Michigan State Spartans were eliminated in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament, it seems that a pair of close-knit teammates joined forces once again for some offseason work on Thursday.
Does MSU's Akins Have Path to the NBA?
The Michigan State Spartans basketball squad had a faithful player in guard Jaden Akins. Not only did he remain with the program through his entire collegiate career, but he also continued to show progress over the years.
What MSU Will Miss Most About Jaden Akins
Michigan State guard Jaden Akins is moving on to the next level after a stellar four-year career in East Lansing. While the numbers were not spectacular,
Is MSU's Jaden Akins an NBA Player?
Jaden Akins just wrapped up an impressive career with the Michigan State Spartans. The Farmington Hills native averaged 9.1 points and 3.4 rebounds in four years in East Lansing.
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.
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.
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.
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 / 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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