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

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.

After a season where Michigan State basketball gave up the third fewest points per game in the Big Ten, one Spartan was named to the Big Ten All-Defensive Team: Jaden Akins. While Akins didn't end up having the shooting season many hoped for,

The Michigan State Spartans opened the first half of their final regular season game against the Michigan Wolverines on fire. By the time the opening half was over, they had a 50-28 lead and the Breslin Center was ready to explode for senior day.

Michigan State senior guard Jaden Akins played his final game at the Breslin Center on Sunday. And it ended in triumphant fashion.

Michigan State guard Jase Richardson (11) goes to the basket against Maryland center Derik Queen, guard Ja'Kobi Gillespie and forward Jordan Geronimo, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game,

As the regular season concludes, and the Big Ten Tournament is getting set to begin, it is now time for regular season awards to be handed out. All-Big Ten teams, along with individual awards were announced on the Big Ten Network at noon on Tuesday.

Michigan State senior guard Jaden Akins is the longest-tenured player on the Spartans' roster, and on Sunday, he will be honored for his years with the program.