Jase Richardson was known as Jason Richardson’s son when he arrived at Michigan State last fall, following the footsteps of his father who played for the Spartans and in the NBA.

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

Andy Katz put out his national All-Freshman teams on Tuesday, and Jase Richardson made a first team that was headlined by superstar Cooper Flagg.

To go along with his all-freshman team honors, Jase Richardson was named as a third team all Big Ten selection. Jaden Akins was also named to the team, going along with his all-defensive team selection. Richardson was named unanimously, while Akins was selected by the coaches.

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.