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“ Zakai Zeigler has impacted this program in four years in a way that nobody in their wildest imagination (expected),” Barnes said at the time. “In ways that you can’t even imagine.

Tennessee’s Zakai Zeigler brings the ball up against Kentucky in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament on March 28, 2025, in Indianapolis. (Michael Conroy/AP) ...

FILE - Tennessee's Zakai Zeigler in action during the second half in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament against Kentucky Friday, March 28, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo ...

Zakai Zeigler is suing the NCAA over rules limiting him to four seasons. What type of impact could the ruling in this case have as it relates to the future of NCAA eligibility?

In Zakai Zeigler's mind, sitting is for quitters. He never wants to leave the floor, and Rick Barnes usually won't make him. Barnes doesn't even ask that much anymore, and he's fine with it.

Zakai Zeigler 'felt like he could go' in second half Zeigler warmed up after halftime with the intent to return, a Tennessee spokesperson said. He did return and played all 20 minutes.