He’s a living legend amongst Tennessee Basketball fans. Known for his toughness, his consistency and a knack for making the big play, Zakai Zeigler is our guest on the Everything Orange podcast.

Zakai’s journey from unheralded prospect as a freshman to SEC Defensive Player of the Year as a junior is well-documented, but in our wide-ranging conversation, Zakai reveals how his odds-defying ascension finds its footing in an unwavering faith, valuable relationships, and good old fashioned Southern hospitality.