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Jaden Akins' biggest challenge for Michigan State basketball? Boredom after foot surgery

EAST LANSING — Watching from the sidelines is something new for Jaden Akins. So is dealing with an injury.

“Boring,” is how he described his ongoing rehab after surgery Sept. 10 for a stress reaction in his left foot.

Michigan State basketball’s sophomore guard no longer is wearing a walking boot but remains out of practice, though he said he remains on track to be ready for the Spartans’ season opener Nov. 7 at home against Northern Arizona.

“I'm feeling pretty good,” Akins said Thursday. “I feel like that's a decision (to be made), but I think I'll be able to.