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The Detroit Pistons have signed Zakai Zeigler to an undrafted free agent contract after the 2025 NBA Draft, ESPN's Jonathan Givony reported. It will

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Zakai Zeigler is appealing the denial of a motion for a preliminary injunction in his eligibility lawsuit. The denial officially came last week.

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Zakai Zeigler appealing denial of motion for preliminary injunction in eligibility lawsuit

The U.S. Department of Justice and NCAA both told Zakai Zeigler to get a job. Now, a federal judge has ruled against the former Tennessee guard --

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(Saul Young/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) Tennessee's Zakai Zeigler (5) tries to get to the basket while guarded by Kentucky's Otega Oweh (0) during an NCAA college basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn.

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Federal judge denies Zakai Zeigler's push for fifth season of eligibility

In May, Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler filed a lawsuit, seeking a fifth year of eligibility from the NCAA. On Thursday, On3's Pete Nakos reported that

Zakai Zeigler preliminary injunction for eligibility denied

Zakai Zeigler filed a lawsuit against the NCAA regarding his eligibility back in May, pushing to play in 2025-26 after alleging that the rule

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(Aaron Doster-Imagn Images) Mar 22, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Zakai Zeigler (5) reacts during the first half against the UCLA Bruins in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Rupp Arena.

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U.S. Department of Justice, NCAA to Zakai Zeigler: Get a job!

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