Tennessee guard Tyreke Key is out with an illness against Mississippi State Tuesday night, KnoxNews Mike Wilson first reported and a UT spokesperson confirmed to Rocky Top Insider.
Key is missing just his first game of the season but is the second Vol out in Starkville, joining All-SEC shooting guard Santiago Vescovi.
Tyreke Key, who has started 15 games this season, is averaging 9.1 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game this season.
Tennessee is looking to bounce back from its first loss in SEC play Saturday against Kentucky.
