AJ Hoggard and Jaden Akins are officially back, folks. Michigan State basketball fans are rejoicing on Wednesday afternoon following the announcements of the returns of both Akins and Hoggard because that means one thing: the Spartans will be title favorites.
While we’re still awaiting the decisions of Zach Edey and a couple of other Big Ten players, you have to think that the Spartans are the favorites to win the Big Ten.
Purdue may push Michigan State with Edey returning, but without him, they may be fighting for a spot in the top-five next year. Plus, Michigan State will have more pieces to try and contain Edey this year such as Xavier Booker and an improved trio of Mady Sissoko, Carson Cooper, and Jaxon Kohler.