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By Alec Millender Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS — When Zakai Zeigler first arrived on the University of Tennessee campus in 2021, he was a lightly recruited, undersized combo guard that many believed would redshirt his freshman year. Even Rick Barnes and his staff initially thought the same. But two weeks into practice, Barnes knew …

By Alec Millender Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS — The Tennessee Volunteers are headed back to the Elite Eight after a dominant 78–65 win over Kentucky at Lucas Oil Stadium on Friday night. Fueled by a collective effort, defensive intensity, and a signature team-first mindset, the Volunteers proved they belong among college basketball’s elite. Led …

By Derek Harper | @RealDerekHarper Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS — The third-seeded Tennessee Volunteers and No. 11 Michigan Wolverines will meet in a second-round game of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at 5:15 p.m. Saturday evening at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Michigan (18-14) will play for a spot in the South Region semifinals, which would be …

By Derek Harper | @RealDerekHarper Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS – Tennessee set several school NCAA tournament records in a 88-56 victory over Longwood at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The third-seeded Volunteers (27-7) advanced to a second-round meeting with Michigan on Saturday. Tennessee won for the 13th time in 14 games by making 60% of its shots, …