Zakai Zeigler is an American basketball point guard who will play his final season of collegiate basketball with the Tennessee Volunteers. He started his high school basketball career at Immaculate Conception High School where he averaged 20.0 points and 4.6 assists per game during his senior year. His breakout campaign was during the 2021 Peach Jam where he averaged 15.3 points and 5.5 assists per game. Zeigler was reportedly on the verge of quitting basketball before Peach Jam as he received only one offer from Saint Peter's. Zeigler eventually committed to the Tennessee Volunteers and was one of the top five recruits in the 2021 recruiting class.
Zakai Zeigler began his collegiate basketball journey with the Vols despite receiving offers from Boston College, Manhattan, Minnesota, Southern Illinois and Wichita State among others. During his freshman year, Zeigler led the program in steals 12 times and ranked second on the team with 1.7 steals per game. The following year as a sophomore, Grant averaged 10.7 points and 5.4 assists before he ended his season prematurely with an ACL injury. Last season, Zeigler earned a crucial role on the starting lineup for the Vols and ended up winning the SEC Defensive Player of the Year award in 2024.
Zakai Zeigler's Parents
Zakai Zeigler's mother’s name is Charmane Zeigler. No public records have revealed the identity of Zeigler’s father.
Who is Zakai Zeigler’s mother?
Charmane Zeigler is the mother of Zakai Zeigler. She worked at the Rubin and Rothman Law in Hauppauge.
What Nationality is Zakai Zeigler's Mother?
According to Knox News, Zeigler’s mother, Charmane Zeigler was a resident of Long Island in New York City before she moved to Knoxville after a fire broke into her apartment in 2022. Zakai Zeigler was born in America and holds American citizenship.
Zakai Zeigler Career
After graduating from Our Saviour Lutheran School, Zeigler started playing collegiate basketball for the Tennessee Volunteers. In his freshman season, Zeigler made a major impact off the bench and ranked second on the team with 1.7 steals per game. In his sophomore year, the 5-foot-9 guard led the SEC in assists (161) and concluded the regular season as the league leader in assists (111). He was on pace to win the SEC Defensive Player of the Year when a season-ending ACL injury in a game against Arkansas ended his campaign prematurely. Zeigler returned to the program in 2023 with limited time but still managed to play all 36 games. He made a full comeback and became the second player in Tennessee history to win the SEC Defensive Player of the Year award.
FAQs on Zakai Zeigler
A. Zakai Zeigler was born in Long Island, New York.
A. Zakai Zeigler stands at a height of 5ft 9in (1.75m).
A. Zakai Zeigler’s brother, Armoni Zeigler plays for the Saint Peter’s Peacocks.
A. Zakai Zeigler will play his senior year with the Tennessee Volunteers.
A. Zakai Zeigler attended the Our Saviour Lutheran School in The Bronx, New York.
