Knee injury sidelines Zeigler for No. 8 Tennessee against No. 5 Florida

Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler (5) drives against Kentucky guard Koby Brea (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn.

Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler (5) drives against Kentucky guard Koby Brea (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)


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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee senior point guard Zakai Zeigler will see his streak of 51 consecutive starts end Saturday when the No. 8 Volunteers take on No. 5 Florida. Zeigler sustained a right knee injury late in the first half of Tuesday night's loss to Kentucky. He played the entire second half but did not practice Thursday. According to a Tennessee spokesperson, his status is considered day to day. Zeigler is averaging 12.3 points and is leading the SEC with 7.4 assists.

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