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Michigan State basketball: Report card for big win at No. 18 Wisconsin

By Connor Muldowney

Wisconsin forward Carter Gilmore (14) guards Michigan State forward Joey Hauser (10) during the first half of their game Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis.Uwmen10 12
Wisconsin forward Carter Gilmore (14) guards Michigan State forward Joey Hauser (10) during the first half of their game Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis.Uwmen10 12 /
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MADISON, WISCONSIN – JANUARY 10: Jaden Akins #3 of the Michigan State Spartans goes up for a shot during against Chris Hodges #21 of the Wisconsin Badgers in the first half against at Kohl Center on January 10, 2023 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
MADISON, WISCONSIN – JANUARY 10: Jaden Akins #3 of the Michigan State Spartans goes up for a shot during against Chris Hodges #21 of the Wisconsin Badgers in the first half against at Kohl Center on January 10, 2023 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images) /

Jaden Akins: B-

This wasn’t one of Jaden Akins’ best overall games, but his offensive game was solid.

Akins finished with 12 points on 4-for-8 shooting as well as 2-for-4 from deep as he got the game started with the first 3-pointer of the night. He got the offense going, but he had a bit of a turnover issue throughout the night and had a couple of fouls as well. He finished with four turnovers which led the team and Wisconsin made the most out of them, accounting for 27 points off turnovers.

Izzo seemed to be frustrated with the Akins turnovers as he held the sophomore guard to just 20 minutes as the rest of the starting guards played at least 29.

Akins will have better nights and his offensive game (outside of the turnovers) was close to an A, but he simply needs to be smarter with the ball in his hands. The stepping out of bounds turnover in a crucial moment in the second half was a prime example.

We probably won’t see him play this reckless again.

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