Rick Barnes, Zakai Zeigler and Tennessee

Tennessee's Rick Barnes explains how he lit a fire under Zakai Zeigler
The No. 5-ranked Tennesee Volunteers needed all the energy they could muster this Saturday against Vanderbilt because they were in trouble in the first half.
How Rick Barnes challenged Zakai Zeigler, unleashed All-American performance for Tennessee vs Vanderbilt
Zakai Zeigler scored all 22 of his points against Vanderbilt in the second half of Tennessee's 81-76 win Saturday.
How Rick Barnes got the best of Zakai Zeigler in the second-half rally past Vanderbilt
Zakai Zeigler’s mother, Charmane, was the first to perfect the art. She knew when she wanted to get the best out of her son, all she had to do was piss him off. “She always told me my whole life, ‘get mad,
Zakai Zeigler discusses how Rick Barnes ‘lit a little fire’ under Tennessee during comeback win over Vanderbilt
Zakai Zeigler and Tennessee were on the verge of a home loss to in-state foe Vanderbilt before turning the tables with a big second half.
Zakai Zeigler helps No. 5 Tennessee rally past Vanderbilt
Zakai Zeigler scored 22 points, all in the second half, to help No. 5 Tennessee rally and avoid a season sweep at the hands of Vanderbilt with an 81-76 win
Tennessee basketball, Zakai Zeigler erase 16-point deficit, rally to beat Vanderbilt
Tennessee basketball trailed Vanderbilt by 16 in the first half Saturday before rallying to win at Food City Center behind Zakai Zeigler, Chaz Lanier
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Zeigler went full Ferrigno in second half for victorious Vols
In Tennessee's 81-76 comeback win over Vanderbilt on Saturday afternoon inside the Food City Center, senior point guard Zakai Zeigler became angry for the Volunteers, and his coach loved it.
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Zakai Zeigler says no other year of career compares to 2025
Zakai Zeigler is a senior at Tennessee, but he recently said in an interview that the 2025 year is different than every other ...
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Why Tennessee's Zakai Zeigler, Vanderbilt's Jaylen Carey drew technical fouls
Tennessee basketball's Zakai Zeigler and Vanderbilt's Jaylen Carey drew technical fouls in the second half Saturday at Food City Center. Commodores Tyler guard was called for a personal foul with ...
Chaz Lanier and Zakai Zeigler power No. 4 Tennessee to a 70-52 win over Oklahoma
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler (5) looks to shoot over Oklahoma ...
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Zeigler scores 22 to rally No. 5 Tennessee over Vanderbilt 81-76
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Zakai Zeigler scored 22 points, all in the second half, and No. 5 Tennessee rallied from a 16-point first-half deficit to beat Vanderbilt Saturday, 81-76. Chaz ...
Vanderbilt basketball has another second-half collapse, falls to Tennessee, Zakai Zeigler
It’s Vanderbilt vs Tennessee in an SEC college basketball rivalry game. Follow for live score updates, game highlights from ...
Knoxville Food City to host Zakai Zeigler meet and greet
Tennessee basketball fans will have a chance to meet Zakai Zeigler next week, and maybe pick up some signed merch as well!