Zakai Zeigler

Tennessee guard Chaz Lanier (2) celebrates with Tennessee guard Jordan Gainey (11) during the second half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament against UCLA, Sunday, March 23, 2025, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Tennessee’s Jordan Gainey is a sixth man in name only. His coach and teammates consider him a star

When the public address announcer turns to Tennessee’s starting lineup during pregame introductions on the road, the team stays in its huddle while the five names are read rather than have the starters step onto the court individually.
 
Auburn center Dylan Cardwell celebrates a win against Michigan after the second half in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Top-seeded Auburn rallies in 2nd half to beat Michigan

 
Tennessee's Zakai Zeigler (5) heads to the basket past Kentucky's Koby Brea, center, and Amari Williams, right, during the second half in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament Friday, March 28, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Tennessee is heading back to the Elite Eight as defense clamps down in 78-65 win over Kentucky

 
Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler (5) gestures towards his teammates bench during the first half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament against UCLA, Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Kentucky and Tennessee ready for 3rd meeting this season as they seek Elite Eight berth

 
Tennessee guard Chaz Lanier (2) celebrates with Tennessee guard Jordan Gainey (11) during the second half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament against UCLA, Sunday, March 23, 2025, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Chaz Lanier making most of his only shot at March Madness with No. 2 seed Tennessee

 

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Norfolk State guard Sin'Cere McMahon (13) has the ball knocked away as he's defended by Tennessee guards Zakai Zeigler (5) and Bishop Boswell (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Chaz Lanier scores 24 to lead No. 1 Tennessee over Norfolk State 67-52

 
Kansas guard Dajuan Harris Jr. (3) looks to shoot under pressure from West Virginia guard KJ Tenner, center, and center Eduardo Andre (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Javon Small hits go-ahead FT with 1.8 seconds left, sending West Virginia to 62-61 win over No. 7 KU

 
Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler (5) drives against Middle Tennessee State guard Jestin Porter (3) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

AP men’s player of the week: Tennessee’s Zakai Zeigler has massive game in win over Middle Tennessee

 
Tennessee forward Cade Phillips reacts to dunking the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Middle Tennessee, Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Lanier and Zeigler lead No. 1 Tennessee past upset-minded Middle Tennessee 82-64

 
Florida guard Alijah Martin celebrates in the final seconds as Florida defeats North Carolina in an NCAA college basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

No. 7 Florida staves off UNC rally for 90-84 win to remain undefeated

 
Tennessee guard Chaz Lanier (2) drives against Western Carolina guard Cord Stansberry (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Lanier scores 19 as No. 1 Tennessee routs Western Carolina 84-36

 
Tennessee forward Cade Phillips (12), center, reacts after a dunk during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Miami, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, in New York. Tennessee won 75-62. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

No. 1 Tennessee beats Miami at the Jimmy V Classic

 
Tennessee players react during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Miami, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Lanier scores 22 points as No. 1 Tennessee beats Miami 75-62 at Jimmy V Classic

 
Tennessee guard Chaz Lanier (2) drives against Syracuse guard Jaquan Carlos (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

No. 3 Tennessee handles Syracuse

 
Tennessee guard Chaz Lanier (2) dunks over Syracuse guard Lucas Taylor (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Lanier scores 26 to lead No. 3 Tennessee over Syracuse 96-70 in SEC/ACC Challenge

 
Tennessee forward Felix Okpara (34) dunks during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against UT Martin, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

No. 7 Tennessee extends its season-opening winning streak to 7 games in 78-35 win over UT Martin

 
Tennessee guard Dalton Knecht (3) attempts a layup as Creighton guard Baylor Scheierman (55) defends during the second half of a Sweet 16 college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Friday, March 29, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Dalton Knecht scores 24, Tennessee beats Creighton 82-75 to pull within a win of first Final Four

 
Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler (5) mimes smoking a cigar, a tradition of the winner of the Alabama-Tennessee series, after he shot a three-point basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Alabama, Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Zeigler, No. 4 Tennessee close huge week with 81-74 win at No. 14 Alabama

 
Tennessee guard Dalton Knecht (3) shoots past LSU forward Will Baker (9) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Dalton Knecht scores 27 to lead No. 6 Tennessee over LSU 88-68

 
Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler (5) turns to drive under Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard (15) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. Tennessee won 103-92. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Zakai Zeigler, Josiah-Jordan James each score 26 as No. 5 Tennessee handles No. 10 Kentucky 103-92

 

Knecht leads No. 6 Tennessee against Alabama

 

Florida visits No. 6 Tennessee after Knecht’s 36-point outing

 

No. 5 Tennessee hosts Florida following Knecht’s 36-point game

 
Central Florida guard Darius Johnson (3) celebrates with fans after upsetting Kansas in an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

UCF erases 16-point deficit to defeat No. 3 Kansas 65-60

 
Tennessee forward Jonas Aidoo (0) dunks the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Jonas Aidoo scores 24 to lead No. 5 Tennessee over No. 22 Mississippi 90-64

 
Kansas center Hunter Dickinson battles for a rebound against TCU during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

Hunter Dickinson lifts No. 2 Kansas over TCU 83-81 with late layup

 
Purdue center Zach Edey (15) dunks over Maryland forward Jordan Geronimo (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, in College Park, Md. Maryland guard Jahari Long (2) and guard Jahmir Young (1) watch. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

With Edey leading the way, No. 1 Purdue ends Maryland’s 19-game home winning streak 67-53

 
Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler (5) drives between Norfolk State's Christian Ings and Jack Doumbia, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Zakai Zeigler scores 17 to lead No. 5 Tennessee over Norfolk State 87-50

 
Jacksonville forward Stephon Payne III (0) defends Purdue center Zach Edey (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Zach Edey scores 18 points, leads top-ranked Purdue past Jacksonville 100-57

 
Tennessee guard Jordan Gainey (2) drives against Tarleton State guard Devon Barnes (13) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Zakai Zeigler, Santiago Vescovi power No. 8 Tennessee past Tarleton State 65-46

 

James and No. 8 Tennessee host Tarleton State

 
North Carolina State guard DJ Horne (0) flips over Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler as he tires to steal the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in San Antonio, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

No. 12 Tennessee holds off N.C. State 79-70 in Hall of Fame Series for 4th straight win

 

Georgia Southern visits Knecht and No. 12 Tennessee

 

Domask leads No. 20 Illinois against No. 17 Tennessee

 
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