Zakai Zeigler tore ACL during Arkansas game, Tennessee Athletics says

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - University of Tennessee point guard Zakai Zeigler tore his ACL in his left knee Tuesday night in a game against Arkansas, Tennessee’s athletics department announced Wednesday.

It was a non-contact injury to the left knee that took Zeigler off the court for the night. He did not put any weight on the leg as trainers helped him off.

The injury came on the same day Zeigler was named a Naismith Defensive Player of the Year semifinalist.

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“The Tennessee basketball family joins all of Vol Nation in lifting up Zakai with love and support,” university officials said. “We know- beyond all doubt- that Zakai will use this challenge to author an inspiring comeback story. He’ll have our boundless backing every step of the way.”

The injury will also end the player’s season.

Zeigler took to Twitter after the announcement was made.

“It’s all apart of God’s plan,” he tweeted. “Minor setback for a Major comeback.”

This is a developing story.

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