Tom Izzo provides statement on Jaden Akins entering NBA Draft while maintaining eligibility
Michigan State basketball could be losing a key starter off next year’s team.
Spartans guard Jaden Akins announced late last week that he would test the draft waters and enter his name into the NBA Draft while still maintaining his eligibility. This means Akins will have the ability to go through the draft evaluation process and return to Michigan State should he get feedback that he’s not happy with.
So what does head coach Tom Izzo think of Akins’ decision to enter the NBA Draft? He’s in full support of Akins’ choice.
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Izzo issued a statement after the Akins news broke, and said Michigan State will “celebrate the accomplishment” if the feedback he receives suggests he’ll be drafted in a spot best for him. On the flip side, if Akins were to return to Michigan State, Izzo said “we will immediately get to work for next season” and the Spartans “will take the information he gathers and use it to his advantage as he continues to develop.”
Check out the complete statement from Izzo below:
MSU coach Tom Izzo on Jaden Akins’ announcement he plans to enter the NBA draft with option to return to college. pic.twitter.com/BZ67Te2PNx
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) April 21, 2023
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