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Tennessee basketball's Zakai Zeigler plays through emotions after family home destroyed in fire Tennessee basketball freshman Zakai Zeigler's family home in Queens, New York, was destroyed in a house fire, Vols coach Rick Barnes said.

MARCH 2, 2022 • KNOXNEWS.COM

Vescovi, Zeigler lead No. 17 Tennessee over No. 3 Auburn

Santiago Vescovi scored 14 points and Zakai Zeigler had 11 of his 13 points in the second half to lead No. 17 Tennessee to a 67-62 victory over No. 3 Auburn

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rexrode: Tennessee basketball is legit, like the Vols freshman who just cut up Kentucky By the time he’s done, Zakai Zeigler could be as beloved as anyone who has ever played for the Vols, who beat Kentucky on Tuesday.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Zeigler leads No. 19 Tennessee over Vanderbilt 73-64

Zakai Zeigler came off the bench to score 16 points to lead No. 19 Tennessee to a 73-64 victory over Vanderbilt

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

WATCH: Zeigler talks huge second half in win at South Carolina The Tennessee basketball team had a good day in South Carolina, and Vols freshman point guard Zakai Zeigler had plenty to say about it.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Zeigler's 18 lead No. 22 Vols to 81-57 win over Gamecocks

Zakai Zeigler matched his career high with 18 points including back-to-back 3-pointers to break open a tight game as No. 22 Tennessee pulled away from South Carolina 81-57

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trains, sacrifices and a last chance: Zakai Zeigler's journey to Tennessee basketball Zakai Zeigler was a late addition to Tennessee's roster in August. It took sacrifices, a heroic showing at Peach Jam and hours of train ride...

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • KNOXNEWS.COM

Zakai Zeigler explains how Tennessee basketball rallied against Texas Zakai Zeigler scored seven points late against Texas to held Tennessee's comeback.

JANUARY 30, 2022 • KNOXNEWS.COM

WATCH: Zeigler talks No. 18 Vols' loss at Texas The Tennessee basketball team had a tough night at Texas, and Vols freshman point guard Zakai Zeigler had plenty to say about it afterward.

JANUARY 30, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

'He's going to fight you': Vols keep feeding off of Zakai Zeigler Zakai Zeigler knew the scouting report. He knew all about Scotty Pippen Jr., Vanderbilt’s big-name guard who entered Tuesday’s game at Memor...

JANUARY 20, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

'It's in his DNA': Why Tennessee needs more players like Zakai Zeigler First impressions have a way of sticking around. Especially when it’s the first impression of the 5-foot-9 New York City guard who just show...

JANUARY 13, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Rucker: If Zakai Zeigler fears anything, he hides it really well Where Zakai Zeigler stands on spiders, snakes and clowns isn't certain. To these eyes, though, Tennessee's pint-sized freshman point guard s...

JANUARY 7, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Tallies 11 in starting debut Zeigler had 11 points (2-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 7-8 FT), one rebound, four assists and two steals in 27 minutes during Wednesday's 73-68 loss to Alabama.

Impact Zeigler took over on the ball with Kennedy Chandler sidelined Wednesday after testing positive for COVID-19. It could be a short-lived appearance in the starting five. With a full week before the Vols take the floor again, Chandler should have a decent chance to be back in the fold against Ole Miss on Jan. 5.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Zeigler will start Wednesday's game against Alabama.

Impact The freshman guard will make the first start of his collegiate career with Kennedy Chandler and John Fulkerson out after testing positive for COVID-19. Zeigler has averaged 6.5 points, 1.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.2 steals in 17.5 minutes this season, but he should see extended run for the immediate future.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Zakai Zeigler: Tennessee basketball guard in photos A look at Zakai Zeigler, a Tennessee basketball guard who is from Long Island, New York

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • KNOXNEWS.COM

Zakai Zeigler on Tennessee basketball taking care of the ball Tennessee routed UNC Greensboro 76-36 on Saturday at Thompson-Boling Arena.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • KNOXNEWS.COM

Inside Zakai Zeigler's starring performance in Tennessee basketball's win vs. North Carolina Zakai Zeigler had 18 points and five assists as Tennessee routed North Carolina. He hit three 3-pointers in the 89-72 win.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • KNOXNEWS.COM

Zakai Zeigler explains why his breakout performance 'was really special' UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Zakai Zeigler dribbled on the perimeter with just over five minutes left as No. 17 Tennessee was dissecting No. 18 North...

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Tennessee basketball rolls North Carolina 89-72 behind Zakai Zeigler, guard trio Zakai Zeigler had 18 points as Tennessee basketball's guards dominated North Carolina on Sunday in the Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • KNOXNEWS.COM

Zeigler leads No. 17 Vols past No. 18 North Carolina, 89-72 UNCASVILLE, Conn. — He was the smallest player on the floor, but had the biggest roar anytime he scored. And he scored over and over and ove...

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

'He is going to fight you': Zakai Zeigler not backing down from challenge with Vols As Zakai Zeigler stood just off the court before practice Tuesday afternoon at Thompson-Boling Arena, fielding questions from the reporters...

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Zakai Zeigler on the start of his Tennessee basketball career Zakai Zeigler is playing 12 minutes per game through two games with Tennessee basketball.

NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • KNOXNEWS.COM