Tyreek Smith - College Basketball News & Rumors

Tyreek Smith news a huge blow to Kansas State's hopes of competing in 2025-26 Over a year ago, 6’7 forward Tyreek Smith elected to leave SMU and enter the transfer portal. His destination was the Memphis Tigers, set to...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

KSU men's basketball's Tyreek Smith's waiver denied by NCAA Kansas State men’s basketball player Tyreek Smith has had his eligibility waiver denied by the NCAA, the school announced on Friday.

AUGUST 22, 2025 • THEMERCURY.COM

Eligibility denied by NCAA Smith's eligibility waiver was denied by the NCAA, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Smith was fighting for a fifth year of eligibility, but the forward won't be granted one by the NCAA after one season at Texas Tech, two seasons at Oklahoma State and his senior year at SMU. Smith's best season came in 2024-2025 with the Mustangs, where he averaged 8.2 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.7 blocks.

AUGUST 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

K-State men adds mid-season transfer Tyreek Smith Kansas State head coach Jerome Tang announced the addition of Tyreek Smith (Baton Rouge, La./Trinity Christian/Texas Tech/Oklahoma State/Mem...

JANUARY 25, 2025 • THEMERCURY.COM

Lands at K-State Smith will transfer to Kansas State, Joe Tipton of On3.com reports.

Impact Smith plans to redshirt this season and play for the Wildcats in 2025-2026. The former Memphis guard didn't see the court with the Tigers, and now has a new home for what should be his final season of college basketball. In 2023-2024 with SMU, Smith 8.2 points and 5.4 rebounds across 33 games with 13 starts.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tyreek Smith jumps in transfer portal for fourth time before Memphis opener Memphis tipped off the season Monday night with one loss before the game ever began.Tyreek Smith entered the transfer portal before the Tige...

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Enters portal Smith will enter the transfer portal, per On3.com.

Impact Smith's status with Memphis was murky for the past few weeks, as it was unclear if the forward was even on the roster. Most recently, he was deemed out of the Tigers' final exhibition game with a knee injury, but that appeared to be the last straw. Smith will now seek his fifth program as he puts his name in the portal at the onset of the 2024-2025 season.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out in exhibition vs. Alabama Smith (knee) won't play in Memphis' exhibition against Alabama, Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Smith is being held out of the contest reportedly as a "precautionary" measure. After some murkiness about Smith's status on the Memphis roster, it appears the forward is firmly on the team, but he won't play in the Tigers' final scrimmage of the preseason. Smith's ankle injury doesn't sound all that serious given the "precautionary" nature of his absence, but his status for Memphis' opener on Nov. 4 against Missouri is in doubt.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Tuesday Smith (not injury related) returned to practice Tuesday, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact According to Hitmen Hoops, Smith informed Memphis' head coach Penny Hardaway of his decision to step away from the team program. But fast-forward two days later, and the redshirt senior is back to practicing with Memphis. Smith's current status is a little murky in terms of whether he will stay at or leave. However, the Tigers have another exhibition game scheduled for Oct. 28 at Alabama. Perhaps that matchup can provide some much-needed clarity on Smith's overall availability.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hands healthy for game Smith (hand) participated in Memphis' exhibition game Tuesday against North Carolina, according to Parth Upadhyaya of The Daily Memphian.

Impact Going into October, Smith was dealing with a hand injury. But only in the middle of this month, Smith is already back to being healthy, even though him not being part of Memphis' starting five indicates he may have been eased into action. Either that or the Tigers' head coach Penny Hardaway prefers to start Nicholas Jourdain and Dain Dainja. Smith does make at least a decent case to be part of Memphis' starting frontcourt, with his SMU starter averages of 9.2 points and 4.5 rebounds backing him up.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffering from hand injury Smith is suffering from a hand injury, according to Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal.

Impact Unfortunately for Smith, he will begin Memphis' preseason camp on shaky footing, with a hand injury that may take him out of at least some action. Ideally for him, that will not be the case, but Memphis' preseason games can help in that matter. Up next for the 2024-25 Tigers is an exhibition game scheduled for Oct. 15 against North Carolina.

OCTOBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Smith and Wright put up 16 apiece as SMU beats Tulane 80-76

Led by Tyreek Smith and Richardo Wright scored 16 points each, the SMU Mustangs defeated the Tulane Green Wave 80-76 on Thursday night

FEBRUARY 2, 2024 • Associated Press

Provides spark off bench Smith racked up 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds and two blocks across 21 minutes during Sunday's 62-59 loss to Memphis.

Impact Smith was SMU's leading scorer in Sunday's narrow loss to Memphis despite coming off the bench. The senior forward is averaging 7.9 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.7 blocks in 18.7 minutes across his 15 appearances this season.

JANUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ends season on strong note Smith registered five points (2-4 FG, 1-3 FT), 10 rebounds, one block and two steals over 28 minutes during Tuesday's 65-59 OT loss to North Texas.

Impact Smith started his sixth game in a row to end his 2022-23 junior campaign. The 6-foot-9 Texas Tech transfer also averaged 8.2 points and 9.7 rebounds while playing 26.7 minutes per game. Smith opened the season as a reserve player in Oklahoma State's deep frontcourt, though his strong production to end the season is a solid sign for his role heading into the 2023-24 season.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma St. earns 71-60 victory over E. Washington in NIT

Led by Bryce Thompson's 22 points, the Oklahoma State Cowboys defeated the Eastern Washington Eagles 71-60 in the NIT

MARCH 19, 2023 • Associated Press

Logs second straight double-double Smith ended Sunday's 71-60 victory over Eastern Washington with 11 points (5-7 FG, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 32 minutes.

Impact Smith recorded his second consecutive double-double after failing to do all season leading up to the start of the NIT. The 6-foot-9 junior has moved up into the starting lineup alongside Moussa Cisse, as Kalib Boone and Woody Newton were conversely downgraded into bench roles. Over these five contests, Smith is averaging 8.8 points and 9.6 rebounds while playing 26.4 minutes per game -- all of which are markedly higher than his season averages. He's also shooting 54.5 percent from the field during this span, making him a very solid fantasy option to invest in so long as Oklahoma State survives in the NIT.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Smith, Oklahoma St. beat Youngstown St. in NIT 69-64

Led by Tyreek Smith's 13 points, the Oklahoma State Cowboys defeated the Youngstown State Penguins 69-64 in the NIT

MARCH 16, 2023 • Associated Press

Scores 11 points in bigger role Smith ended Saturday's 71-68 victory over Texas Tech with 11 points (4-4 FG, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block in 25 minutes.

Impact Smith logged his first start since the Jan. 14 loss to Baylor. As a result, the 6-foot-9 junior scored in double figures for the first time since mid-December while also seeing a slight increase in his production as a rebounder. Smith ultimately finished the 2022-23 campaign averaging 4.8 points and 3.4 rebounds while playing 14.6 minutes per game across 31 appearances. Smith started Saturday in place of center Kalib Boone, the latter of whom started in each of the Cowboys' previous 30 contests. With Oklahoma State now scheduled to play Oklahoma during the opening round of the Big 12 Conference Tournament on Wednesday, it will be worth monitoring which of these two big men is listed in Oklahoma State's starting five ahead of this matchup.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Saturday Smith (ankle) is expected to play Saturday at Texas Tech, Jon Walker at News Press reports.

Impact The junior was a full participant in practice and should be good to go for Saturday's matchup against Texas Tech. Smith is averaging 4.6 points and 3.3 rebounds and will have a solid role off the bench.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ankle injury Smith suffered an ankle injury during Oklahoma State's game Monday versus Baylor, according to Jacob Unruh of The Oklahoman.

Impact The ankle injury prevented Smith from playing again after he suffered it Monday. He logged four points (2-3 FG, 0-2 FT) and six rebounds across 16 minutes. Currently, Oklahoma State's next game is at Texas Tech on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to bench Smith isn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus Oklahoma.

Impact Woody Newton will replace Smith in the starting five Wednesday. The junior forward will move back to the bench after starting in the last three games.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

23 minutes in start Smith closed Saturday's 56-46 loss to Texas with zero points (0-2 FG), two rebounds, three blocks and one steal across 23 minutes.

Impact Smith was tapped for his first start of the season with center Moussa Cisse sidelined after going down with an ankle injury Monday versus West Virginia. However, Smith did not see any significant increase in usage, as fellow forward Kalib Boone (16-10-1-6-1) appeared to step into the Cowboys' starting center role. Smith did post a season high in blocks versus the Longhorns, though he's now attempted just two field goals across the past two contests. It's likely Smith will continue to play a limited offensive role even if Cisse remains out Tuesday versus Kansas State.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Smith is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game versus Texas, Cody Nagel of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Smith is starting in place of Moussa Cisse (ankle) Saturday. The junior forward will make his first start of the season.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thompson, Cisse power Oklahoma State past Texas A&M-CC 81-58

Bryce Thompson had 13 points and six assists, Moussa Cisse added 12 points and 14 rebounds, and Oklahoma State blew past Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 81-58

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • Associated Press

Thompson lifts Oklahoma State over Wichita State 59-49

Bryce Thompson made a career-high five 3-pointers and scored 19 points, and Oklahoma State beat Wichita State 59-49

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • Associated Press

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Smith and Wright put up 16 apiece as SMU beats Tulane 80-76

Oklahoma St. earns 71-60 victory over E. Washington in NIT

Smith, Oklahoma St. beat Youngstown St. in NIT 69-64

Thompson, Cisse power Oklahoma State past Texas A&M-CC 81-58

Thompson lifts Oklahoma State over Wichita State 59-49