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Will make season debut Thursday Smith (foot) will start Thursday against Louisville, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Smith underwent a foot procedure in September and is now set to return earlier than expected. His return will give Mississippi State a huge lift on the defensive end and on the glass since he was the leading rebounder in the SEC last season. He averaged 8.5 boards to go along with 12.6 points per game in 2020-21.

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Progressing to full-court practices Coach Ben Howland said Smith (foot) will be going full court in practice Tuesday, Stefan Krajisnik of the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal reports.

Impact Smith underwent a foot procedure in September and has been slowly working his way back. Howland said last Wednesday that he hopes to get Smith back in the next three weeks, which have him looking at an early December return. Last season, the 6-foot-11 junior averaged 12.6 points, 8.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists across 30.7 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hopes to be back in next three weeks Coach Ben Howland said he hopes to have Smith (foot) back in the next three weeks, Stefan Krajisnik of the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal reports.

Impact Smith underwent a foot procedure back in September and has been slowly trying to work his way back. With the updated timetable, it sounds like Smith may be looking at an early December return to game action versus the late November return as initially thought. We'll have to wait and see how his foot responds at practice as well.

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to miss 4-5 games Smith (foot) is expected to return after the fourth or fifth game according to head coach Ben Howland, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Smith has been slowly working his way back from foot surgery nearly two months ago. The Mississippi State big man is coming off a strong season in which he averaged 12.6 points and 8.5 rebounds per game. Smith is looking at rejoining the lineup in late November or early December.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out until late November Smith (foot) will remain sidelined until late November, Stefan Krajisnik of the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal reports.

Impact Smith's X-ray on Tuesday indicated progress on his foot issue, but the sophomore center apparently still has a way to go before he will be cleared to retake the floor. The big man racked up 12.6 points and 8.5 rebounds over 30.7 minutes per game a season ago and figures to handle a big role again this season once he's healthy and up to speed on conditioning.

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Seventh double-double Smith managed 12 points (6-9 FG, 0-2 FT), 13 rebounds and one steal during Saturday's loss to Alabama.

Impact This was Smith's seventh double-double of the season, as the sophomore led the Bulldogs on the glass once again while also tallying double figures offensively for a second time in three games. In 25 starts, Smith is currently averaging 12.6 points, 8.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists per matchup.

MARCH 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mississippi State-Auburn postponed Mississippi State's game scheduled for Thursday against Auburn has been called off.

Impact A winter weather system moving through the area has resulted in three SEC games, including Mississippi State-Auburn, being axed from the schedule Thursday. The Bulldogs are next scheduled to take the floor Saturday at in-state rival Ole Miss.

FEBRUARY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dominate in win Smith posted 27 points (11-13 FG, 5-10 FT), 14 rebounds and three blocks during Saturday's win over Florida.

Impact Smith posted a monstrous outing to help propel the Bulldogs over the Gators on Saturday. Not only did the center lead the team offensively with a career high, but he also grabbed a career best off the glass to record his fifth double-double this year. Smith has been one, if not the most, improved player in the SEC this season, as he is averaging 13.8 points and 9.0 rebounds compared to 3.3 points and 2.6 rebounds in 2018-19 with Western Kentucky.

JANUARY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Smith scores career-high 27 to lead Mississippi State 72-69 STARKVILLE, Miss. - Tolu Smith scored a career-high 27 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to lead Mississippi State to a 72-69 victory over Flor...

JANUARY 17, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

Smith scores career-high 27 to lead Mississippi State 72-69 STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Tolu Smith scored a career-high 27 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to lead Mississippi State to a 72-69 victory over...

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JANUARY 16, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Smith scores career-high 27 to lead Mississippi State 72-69 Tolu Smith scored a career-high 27 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to lead Mississippi State to a 72-69 victory over Florida on Saturday.

JANUARY 16, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Smith scores career-high 27 to lead Mississippi State 72-69

Tolu Smith scored a career-high 27 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to lead Mississippi State to a 72-69 victory over Florida

JANUARY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Another double-figure outing in win Smith registered 18 points (7-8 FG, 4-8 FT), seven rebounds and one block during Saturday's win over Vanderbilt.

Impact Smith has been quite the surprise this season, as the sophomore tallied yet another double-figure scoring outing in 31 minutes of action Saturday. The center has recorded 10 games with at least 10 points this year while averaging 13.2 points.

JANUARY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Third double-double Smith recorded 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-4 FT), 10 rebounds and one block during Wednesday's win over Central Arkansas.

Impact Smith managed his third double-double already this season with another superb overall outing. Over the first seven games this season, Smith has reached double figures offensively in each contest while averaging 8.4 rebounds.

DECEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Impactful early for Bulldogs Smith tied for a team high with 20 points (7-11 FG, 6-8 FT) to go along with seven rebounds and two blocks across 33 minutes in Thursday's loss to Liberty.

Impact Smith emerged as a starter in the opener against Clemson the day before, recording a double-double despite the team mustering only 42 total points. While the Bulldogs took a loss to a quality mid-major team Thursday, Smith was at least a bright spot. The Western Kentucky transfer failed to see starter's minutes playing behind Charles Bassey in 2018-19 at Western Kentucky, so he elected to transfer. After a year on the sidelines, he'll pair up with 6-11 senior Abdul Ado to form one of the tallest frontcourts in the SEC.

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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Smith scores career-high 27 to lead Mississippi State 72-69