Akin had been active in several different sports as he competed internationally in team handball and was ranked third in England in the high jump.

[2] Later, he won the British Division 1 men's title and Elite Academy Basketball League (EABL) final's MVP with Barking Abbey.

[2] From Barking Abbey, alongside RJ Eytle-Rock, Akin was recruited by Ryan Odom, who was then the UMBC Retrievers head coach.

[2][3] Akin was an integral part of the 2020–21 UMBC Retrievers team as they chased down a 14–6 record, going 10–4 in the America East and earning a share of the regular-season crown.

[1] As of early March 2021, Akin averaged 7.9 points and 6.4 rebounds and shot 58 percent from the field, playing a key role inside.