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.

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 is the longest-tenured player on the Spartans' roster, and on Sunday, he will be honored for his years with the program.

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