Tennessee Basketball Guard Clarence Massamba Out vs Mississippi State

Freshman reserve guard sidelined with right hip injury ahead of SEC matchup.

Feb. 10, 2026 at 8:55pm

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Tennessee basketball freshman reserve guard Clarence Massamba will not be available for the Vols' upcoming game against Mississippi State due to a right hip injury. Massamba has appeared in 9 games this season, playing a season-high 14 minutes in a win over Gardner-Webb in December.

Why it matters

Massamba's absence will impact Tennessee's depth in the backcourt as they take on SEC opponent Mississippi State. The Vols are looking to bounce back from recent conference losses and maintain their position in the SEC standings.

The details

Massamba, who was born in France and briefly attended high school in Florida before playing professionally in Europe, was one of 38 student-athletes cited in the Charles Bediako lawsuit as eligible to play this season after previously playing in a professional league.

  • Massamba will miss Tennessee's game against Mississippi State on February 11, 2026.
  • Massamba has appeared in 9 games for Tennessee this season.

The players

Clarence Massamba

Tennessee basketball freshman reserve guard who is sidelined with a right hip injury.

Charles Bediako

The subject of a lawsuit involving 38 student-athletes who previously played professionally and were deemed eligible to play this season.

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The takeaway

Massamba's injury is a setback for Tennessee's depth, but the Vols will need to find a way to overcome his absence as they continue their SEC schedule and push for a strong finish to the regular season.