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

To go along with his all-freshman team honors, Jase Richardson was named as a third team all Big Ten selection. Jaden Akins was also named to the team, going along with his all-defensive team selection. Richardson was named unanimously, while Akins was selected by the coaches.

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.