KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee men's basketball guard Zakai Zeigler suffered a torn ACL on his left knee Tuesday's game against Arkansas and is out for the rest of the season.
Zeigler was injured early in the first half and had to be helped off the floor, not able to put any weight on his leg.
Zeigler tweeted a message on the news of his injury.
"It's all a part of God's plan," he posted. "Minor setback for a major comeback."
He was having a great season, named a Naismith Defensive Player of the Year semifinalist on Tuesday before the game. He ranks fifth in the SEC in steals.
He took on starting point guard responsibilities this season. He averaged 10.7 points and 5.4 assists per game. He leads the SEC in assists. The guard totaled five double-doubles this season.
"We know- beyond a doubt- Zakai will use this challenge to author an inspiring comeback story," Tennessee men's basketball said in a statement
