Zakai Zeigler: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

College Basketball News / Rocky Top Talk / July 23

Zakai Zeigler to play professionally in France

He’ll head to France after playing in the NBA Summer League. After spending two weeks in the NBA Summer League with the Detroit Pistons, Zakai Zeigler is headed for his next challenge.

College Basketball News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / July 23

Former Vol Zakai Zeigler Signs with International Team After NBA Summer League Stint

Former Tennessee Volunteer Zakai Zeigler has signed with Nanterre 92 in France following his stint in the NBA summer league. A former Tennessee basketball star is on the move as Zakai Zeigler has signed with Nanterre 92 in France following his stint in the NBA summer league.

College Basketball News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / July 21

Tennessee Rookies Chaz Lanier and Zakai Zeigler Shine in NBA Summer League

The Detroit Pistons may have found something special in a pair of rookies from the University of Tennessee. Chaz Lanier and Zakai Zeigler entered the 2025 NBA Summer League with much to prove, and both delivered performances that should have Pistons fans and Vols faithful excited about their futures.

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College Basketball News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / July 18

Former Vols Basketball Stars Zeigler, Lanier, and Mashack Shine in NBA Summer League

The NBA Summer League is more than just a proving ground—it's a spotlight, and three former Tennessee Volunteers are making sure the world sees what Rocky Top already knew.

Former Vol Basketball Star Zakai Zeigler Shines in Summer League for Detroit Pistons

Former Tennessee Volunteers point guard Zakai Zeigler wasted no time making his mark in the NBA Summer League. Now wearing the Detroit Pistons jersey, Zeigler put on an electrifying performance last night, finishing with 15 points, 4 assists, and 2 made three-pointers in just 11 minutes of action.

College Basketball News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / June 30

From Rocky Top to Motor City: Chaz Lanier and Zakai Zeigler Reunite in Detroit for NBA 2K25 Summer League

From Knoxville to the next level, the Tennessee Volunteers are once again making their mark, this time in the heart of the NBA offseason. Vol Nation will

NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / June 27

Detroit Pistons Reportedly Sign Elite Passer

Zakai Zeigler spent all four seasons of his college career playing for Tennessee. He finished his senior season with averages of 13.6 points, 2.9 rebounds, 7.4 assists and 1.9 steals per contest while shooting 40.4% from the field and 32.2% from the three-point range in 37 games.

Pistons Have Massive Opportunity for Rookie’s College Teammate

When Chaz Lanier suits up for the Detroit Pistons’ Summer League run, he’ll get an opportunity to reunite with his college teammate. Following the second and final round of the 2025 NBA Draft, it was revealed that Zakai Zeigler would play for the Pistons during the team’s Summer League run.

College Basketball News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / June 27

Tennessee's Zakai Zeigler Gets Picked Up Following NBA Draft

The Tennessee Volunteers received some big news following the conclusion of the NBA Draft, as one of the greatest players in program history is set to get a chance in the NBA Summer League.

Detroit Pistons sign Zakai Zeigler to Summer League contract after 2025 NBA Draft

The Detroit Pistons have signed Zakai Zeigler to an undrafted free agent contract after the 2025 NBA Draft, ESPN’s Jonathan Givony reported. It will be an NBA Summer League deal.

Tennessee Basketball Legend Goes Undrafted In NBA Draft

The Tennessee Volunteers had one of their best players in program history go undrafted, after sliding out of the first round on Wednesday and falling out of the draft completely on Thursday.

College Basketball News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / June 17

Tennessee Vol Zakai Zeigler Appealing Denial from NCAA Over Eligibility

Tennessee Volunteer guard Zakai Zeigler is appealing the NCAA's denial for an extra year of eligibility. Back in May, Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler filed a lawsuit against the NCAA in order to seek a fifth year of eligibility with the Volunteers.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / June 12

G Zakai Zeigler denied fifth season at Tennessee

A Tennessee federal judge rejected Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler's request for a preliminary injunction on Thursday after he sued the NCAA last month for a fifth year of eligibility.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / June 7

When Will Fans Know The Verdict On Zakai Zeigler's Court Case?

Zakai Zeigler is looking to play one more season in Knoxville with the Tennessee Volunteers. Zeigler filed to sue the NCAA for an extra year of eligibility with many claims that have fans believing that he will be back in the Orange & White next season.

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College Basketball News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / May 28

Should Zakai Zeigler Be Granted his 5th Year of Eligibility with Tennessee Basketball?

Should Tennessee Volunteers basketball star Zakai Zeigler be granted a 5th year of eligibility, or is it time to put a stop to all of this? Vols On SI takes a deep dive into the situation.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / May 21

Vols' Zakai Zeigler sues for fifth year of eligibility, citing NIL pay

Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler is suing the NCAA for another year of eligibility, claiming he could lose up to $4 million in NIL money if he isn't allowed to play in 2025-26.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / May 20

Zakai Zeigler Makes Clear Decision on Future With Tennessee

Zakai Zeigler, one of the most beloved players in University of Tennessee basketball history, is determined to continue his college basketball career for a fifth season.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / March 28

Tennessee Makes Historic Zakai Zeigler Announcement Amid NCAA Tournament

After winning the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament by a combined 24 points, Zakai Zeigler and No. 2 seed Tennessee Volunteers are looking to get back to the Elite Eight for the second straight season.

College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / March 28

Kentucky players responded to the photo of Tennessee PG Zakai Zeigler flipping off the Kentucky logo

One of the best rivalries in college basketball is between the Kentucky Wildcats and Tennessee Volunteers. Now in the first year under Mark Pope, these two teams are set to play in the NCAA Tournament.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 15

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College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / March 15

Tennessee Star Zakai Zeigler Made College Basketball History on Friday

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College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 14

Zakai Zeigler, No. 8 Tennessee look to take down Texas

Zakai Zeigler has become one of the most beloved players in Tennessee basketball history. On Friday, the 5-foot-9 point guard could make program history when the fourth-seeded Volunteers (25-6) take on 13th-seeded Texas (19-14) in the quarterfinals of the Southeastern Conference tournament in Nashville.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Yardbarker / February 17

Tennessee HC explains how he lit a fire under Zakai Zeigler

Tennessee's Rick Barnes explains how he lit a fire under Zakai Zeigler

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College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 1

Tennessee G Zakai Zeigler (knee) out vs. No. 5 Florida

No. 8 Tennessee will be without guard Zakai Zeigler in its game against No. 5 Florida on Saturday afternoon in Knoxville, Tenn. Zeigler sustained a right knee injury during the Volunteers' 78-73 loss against No.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / January 21

No. 6 Tennessee rebounds from loss, beats No. 14 Mississippi St.

No. 6 Tennessee rebounds from loss, knocks off No. 14 Mississippi State

A dominating first half was plenty enough for No. 6 Tennessee as they bounced back after Saturday's loss to Vanderbilt with a 68-56 win over No. 14 Mississippi State.

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