Another former Tennessee Volunteer is making his mark in the professional ranks. Guard Tyreke Key, who played his fifth-year senior season in Knoxville, has officially signed with the Toronto Raptors during the 2025-26 NBA season.

The signing comes on the heels of an impressive campaign with Raptors 905, Toronto's G League affiliate. Key proved himself as a dynamic scorer, averaging 14.9 points per game while shooting an efficient 40% from three-point range. His standout G League performance, which included 13 games of 20+ points, was clearly a key factor in earning this NBA opportunity.

Key's journey to this moment has been one of resilience. After a standout career at Indiana State, he transferred to Tennessee for the 2022-23 season, where he appeared in 33 games and averaged 8.2 points for the Vols. His path included recovering from a shoulder injury that cost him a season, followed by a year playing professionally in Belgium before returning to North America to prove himself in the G League.

For fans of Tennessee basketball and sports apparel enthusiasts alike, Key's story is a testament to perseverance. It's a reminder that the path to the pros isn't always linear, and hard work at every level—college, overseas, and the G League—can pave the way to achieving the ultimate dream. We'll be watching to see how this former Vol contributes to the Raptors' backcourt.