Tennessee starting point guard Zakai Zeigler has suffered a torn ACL and will miss the rest of the season, the school announced Wednesday.
Zeigler left Tuesday's game against Arkansas after landing awkwardly in the first half. There was a collective silence within Thompson-Boling Arena as Zeigler was helped to the locker room. He was immediately ruled out for the game.
"The Tennessee basketball family joins all of Vol Nation in lifting up Zakai with love and support," the school said in a statement posted to social media. "We know -- beyond all doubt -- that Zakai will use this challenge to author an inspiring comeback story.