Zakai Zeigler: “I’m back.”

Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY SportsNo. 12 Tennessee picked up a solid win over NC State on Saturday night in San Antonio — and it was beloved point guard Zakai Zeigler leading the way.

“I’m back,” Zeigler proclaimed after the game.

Zakai, of course, is referencing his recovery from his torn ACL, which happened back in March. Zeigler worked his way back and was somehow ready for the start of the season, but understandably had some rust to shake off. On Saturday night, the old Zeigler was on full display.

For the first time all season, Zeigler really paced the offense. On a night where Dalton Knecht didn’t have it, Zeigler and Josiah-Jordan James really picked up the slack. Zeigler’s jumper was on as…