TYREKE KEY NEWS

Transfer portal provided boost for most March Madness teams

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo is not a big fan of the transfer portal in general, lamenting that it gives young people an easy out instead of an opportunity to overcome challenges...

MARCH 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tennessee holds off Louisiana-Lafayette 58-55 in NCAA opener

Tyreke Key scored 12 points, Jahmai Mashack added 11 and fourth-seeded Tennessee survived a late scare to hold off Louisiana-Lafayette 58-55 in the opening round of the NCAA Tourna...

MARCH 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores 13 points Key (ankle) recorded 13 points (4-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound and one assist over 23 minutes during Saturday's 79-70 loss to Auburn.

Impact Fortunately for Key, he was able to play before the 2022-23 Volunteers begin participating in tournament action again Thursday. They will compete against either Mississippi or South Carolina, both each other's first-round opponents Wednesday.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Should play Saturday Key (ankle) is expected to play Saturday at Auburn, Wes Rucker of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact The senior guard sat out Tuesday against Arkansas after being considered a game-time decision, but his absence is expected to end this weekend after two games. Assuming he's available Saturday, Key could be more involved with Zakai Zeigler (knee) potentially set to miss time.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Tuesday Key (ankle) will not play in Tuesday's matchup with Arkansas, Grant Ramey of On 3 Sports reports.

Impact Key was a bystander during Tennessee's pregame warmups and is set to miss his second straight game due to an ankle injury. Thus, his next chance to suit up will come in the regular-season finale at Auburn. In his absence, Jahmai Mashack could see some extra run providing depth at shooting guard.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Tuesday Key (ankle) is a game-time decision before Tennessee's game Tuesday versus Arkansas, according to Ben McKee of 247Sports.com.

Impact Key, who sat out Tennessee's previous game because of his injured ankle, will have his availability be a game-time decision Tuesday. If out again, he would have to wait until March for his return.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Saturday Key (ankle) will be inactive for Saturday's matchup with South Carolina, Mike Wilson of the Knoxville News Sentinel reports.

Impact Key will be unavailable Saturday as the result of a right ankle injury. The 6-foot-2 senior, who has averaged 8.1 points and 2.6 rebounds on 24.1 minutes per game this season, will have his next chance to return Tuesday against Arkansas.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Key leads No. 10 Tennessee against No. 1 Alabama after 23-point outing

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Key and No. 10 Tennessee host No. 1 Alabama

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

What Tyreke Key and Jahmai Mashack said about Vols' loss to Missouri What Tyreke Key and Jahmai Mashack said about Vols' loss to Missouri.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Gholston's 3-pointer at buzzer lifts Missouri over Tennessee

D’Andre Gholston hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to give Missouri a stunning 86-85 victory over No. 6 Tennessee

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

What Tyreke Key said about growth with Vols, Georgia game What Tyreke Key said about growth with Vols, Georgia game.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Serves as backup Key (illness) contributed 10 points (4-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt), seven rebounds and one steal across 18 minutes during Saturday's 77-56 victory over LSU.

Impact Key's previous illness did not cause multiple absences from the Vols senior. Sooner than later, he is expected to be part of their starting lineup again after being a backup Saturday. Key logged 10 games started across that many matchups the Vols played in between Dec. 3 and Jan. 15.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

James scores 22, leads No. 9 Tennessee over LSU, 77-56

Josiah-Jordan James scored a season-high 22 points to lead No. 9 Tennessee to a 77-56 victory over LSU on Saturday

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Projected to start Saturday Key (illness) practiced Thursday and is expected to start Saturday against LSU, Ryan Schumpert of Rocky Top Insider reports.

Impact Key was a late scratch for Tuesday's game against Mississippi State due to an illness, but it appears likely that he'll return following a one-game absence. He's been held to single-digit scoring totals in eight consecutive appearances, averaging 6.5 points and 2.8 rebounds in 26.0 minutes per game during that time.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Vescovi, Tyreke Key return to Tennessee basketball practice Santiago Vescovi and Tyreke Key missed Tennessee basketball's game at Mississippi State on Tuesday.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • KNOXNEWS.COM

Joe Rexrode: A 70-59 win at Mississippi State won't headline... - The Athletic A 70-59 win at Mississippi State won't headline this 2022-23 season for the Vols, but it was telling. Santiago Vescovi (shoulder) and Tyreke...

JANUARY 18, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Tyreke Key out with illness for Tennessee basketball at Mississippi State Tyreke Key joined Santiago Vescovi as players not available for Tennessee basketball at Mississippi State.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • KNOXNEWS.COM

Out with illness Key (illness) will not be available for Tuesday's game against Mississippi State, Mike Wilson of the Knoxville News Sentinel reports.

Impact Key is a late scratch due to an illness and Jordan Josiah-James will take his spot in the starting lineup on Tuesday. The senior has been a solid guard option this year for the Volunteers and he will hope to be back for Saturday's game against LSU.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Zeigler, No. 7 Tennessee hold off No. 13 Maryland 56-53

Zakai Zeigler scored 12 points, including a key 3 late in the second half as No. 7 Tennessee held off No. 13 Maryland 56-53 in a Basketball Hall of Fame Invitational matchup

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tyreke Key being more aggressive offensively for Tennessee basketball Tyreke Key had a game-high 17 points for Tennessee against Eastern Kentucky.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • KNOXNEWS.COM

No. 7 Tennessee beats Eastern Kentucky, win streak hits 7

Tyreke Key scored 10 of the first 12 points of the second half and finished with 17, and No. 7 Tennessee overcame a sluggish first half and beat Eastern Kentucky 84-49

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

10 points for second straight Key amassed 10 points (2-7 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-7 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal over 27 minutes during Wednesday's 76-40 win over McNeese State.

Impact The senior logged his fifth straight start, and Wednesday's performance was his fourth time scoring in double digits. Key is averaging 10.7 points per matchup.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Six points across game started Key logged six points (2-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal across 21 minutes during Tennessee's 81-50 win Wednesday versus Florida Gulf Coast.

Impact After unranked Colorado defeated Tennessee on Sunday, Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes announced Zakai Zeigler would be a backup immediately. Key is expected to indefinitely continue being one-half of their starting backcourt.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to starting lineup Key is in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus Florida Gulf Coast, Wes Rucker of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Key will replace Zakai Zeigler in the starting five Wednesday. Key is averaging 16.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.5 steals and 1.5 assists in 27.0 minutes through the team's first two games.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE