Mississippi State F Tolu Smith (foot) out until SEC play

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Mississippi State forward Tolu Smith sustained a foot injury during a recent practice and will miss a good portion of the season.

Smith is expected to return sometime during Southeastern Conference play, which for the Bulldogs begins Jan. 6, the program announced.

Smith was Mississippi State's leading scorer last season at 15.7 points per game, his third consecutive season