TOLU SMITH NEWS

Logs 13 rebounds in win Smith accumulated eight points (2-9 FG, 4-6 FT), 13 rebounds and three assists across 30 minutes during Thursday's 70-60 victory over LSU.

Impact Smith was two points shy of a double-double after the senior was a beast on the board as he grabbed 13 rebounds during Thursday's win over LSU in the SEC Tournament. Smith is averaging 16.3 points and 8.2 rebounds per game this season and will play an important role in Friday's quarterfinal game versus Tennessee.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Tolu Smith scores 19 points, grabs 12 boards to lead Mississippi State over Georgia 75-62

Tolu Smith scored 19 points and grabbed 12 rebounds and Mississippi State cruised to a 75-62 victory over Georgia

FEBRUARY 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Smith and Mississippi State host Georgia

Mississippi State hosts the Georgia Bulldogs after Tolu Smith scored 23 points in Mississippi State's 99-67 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide

FEBRUARY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Just A Bulldog Minute: What Is Tolu Smith's Legacy? The fifth-year center has had a very productive career, but where does it rank among other Bulldog greats?

FEBRUARY 1 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Just Another Bulldog Minute: Dominance is Imminent for Tolu Smith Now that he is starting to find his groove, Tolu Smith is a force that is waiting to be unleashed in the SEC and in March.

JANUARY 24 • KANSASCITY.COM

Tolu Smith III leads Mississippi State past Vanderbilt Tolu Smith III scored 25 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead Mississippi State past Vanderbilt 68-55 in Starkville, Miss.on Saturday afte...

JANUARY 20 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Smith doubles down to lead Mississippi State past Vanderbilt 68-55

Tolu Smith scored 25 points and grabbed 11 rebounds and Mississippi State got scoring from four players off the bench and beat Vanderbilt 68-55

JANUARY 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tolu Smith III, Mississippi State knock off No. 5 Tennessee Tolu Smith III scored 23 points and converted a decisive three-point play with 14.7 seconds remaining and Mississippi State turned early def...

JANUARY 11 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Smith helps Mississippi State knock off No. 5 Tennessee 77-72

Tolu Smith scored 23 points, including a three-point play with 14.7 seconds remaining, to lead Mississippi State to a 77-72 win over No. 5 Tennessee

JANUARY 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'Iron Sharpens Iron!' Tolu Smith Praises Jimmy Bell Jr. Mississippi State men’s basketball forward Tolu Smith illustrates the “luxury” of sharing the floor with Jimmy Bell Jr.

JANUARY 9 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

'Iron Sharpens Iron!' Tolu Smith Praises Jimmy Bell Jr. Mississippi State men’s basketball forward Tolu Smith illustrates the “luxury” of sharing the floor with Jimmy Bell Jr.

JANUARY 9 • SUNHERALD.COM

Just Another Bulldog Minute: What Does Tolu Smith's Return Mean for Mississippi State Going Into SEC Play? SEC Play starts January 6th and Mississippi State will travel to and face a tough South Carolina team. Luckily, Tolu Smith is back and will...

JANUARY 3 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

How Does The Return Of Tolu Smith Impact Mississippi State The Bulldogs begin conference play this weekend; what impact will the returning Tolu Smith make?

JANUARY 2 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Tolu Smith returns as Mississippi State tackles Bethune-Cookman Tolu Smith nearly had a double-double in his return to game action, scoring 16 points and pulling down nine rebounds, and Dashawn Davis adde...

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Tolu Smith Shines in Season Debut, Leads Bulldogs Over Bethune-Cookman, 85-62 The Mississippi State men’s basketball team ends 2023 on the right note.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Mississippi State leaning on veterans to repeat NCAA bid. Finding scoring is key with Tolu Smith out

Mississippi State's quest for a second consecutive NCAA Tournament bid and SEC contention will begin with star center Tolu Smith sidelined until mid-January with a left foot injury

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mississippi State Basketball Player Tolu Smith Makes Statement On His Injury Mississippi State men’s basketball standout Tolu Smith recently addressed his unfortunate injury.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Mississippi State F Tolu Smith (foot) out until SEC play Mississippi State forward Tolu Smith sustained a foot injury during a recent practice and will miss a good portion of the season.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Mississippi State Standout Tolu Smith To Miss Extended Time With Injury Mississippi State men’s basketball head coach Chris Jans announced Thursday that Tolu Smith would miss time with a recently sustained injury...

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Mississippi State's Tolu Smith Named To ESPN Dick Vitale Preseason All-America Honors Mississippi State men’s basketball big man Tolu Smith received ESPN Dick Vitale Preseason All-America honors this week.

AUGUST 4, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

What Chris Jans said of Tolu Smith's future, Mississippi State basketball's portal approach Mississippi State basketball coach Chris Jans met with reporters to discuss his staff's transfer portal approach along with Tolu Smith's fut...

MAY 16, 2023 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM

Mississippi State C Tolu Smith declares for NBA draft Mississippi State big man Tolu Smith announced Sunday night that he is declaring for the NBA draft.

APRIL 3, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Mississippi State Basketball's Tolu Smith Announces Plans For The Future Mississippi State men’s basketball standout Tolu Smith recently announced his plans for the future.

APRIL 3, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Logs 11 points in loss Smith finished Tuesday's 60-59 loss to Pittsburgh with 13 points (5-11 FG, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one block over 29 minutes.

Impact The senior was two rebounds shy of a double-double in Tuesday's loss to Pittsburgh in the First Four. Smith finished his year with 18 straight double-digit performances and averaged an impressive 15.7 points and 8.5 rebounds per game this season.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mississippi State Standout Tolu Smith Adds to Long List of Accolades The honors just keep piling up for star Mississippi State forward Tolu Smith.

MARCH 14, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM