Zakai Zeigler NIL deals

Zakai Za’Miek Zeigler is a college basketball point guard for the Tennessee Volunteers of the Southeastern Conference. The 5ft 7inch athlete played football at Immaculate Conception High School where he played in running back, quarterback, and safety positions. He began his collegiate journey with the Tennessee Volunteers where he was honored with the SEC Defensive Player of the Year in 2024. Last season, Zeigler appeared in all 36 games and concluded the season with the third-most assists (218) in the program’s history. He also averaged 11.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, 6.1 assists, and 1.7 steals in 31.6 minutes per game (via ESPN).

He was rated as a three-star recruit out of his prep school and received offers from Minnesota, Manhattan, New Mexico State, Southern Illinois and a few more. During his senior year, he participated in the 2021 Peach Jam where he averaged 15.3 points and 5.5 assists per game. The rising senior will play his final season with the Vols after leading the program to an SEC regular-season championship and a spot in the Elite Eight.

Zakai Zeigler NIL deals

Zeigler has prompted NIL deals with brands like The Dairy Alliance, The Players' Lounge, Spyre Sports Group, Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, and RITZ Crackers, according to his On3 page.

Zakai Zeigler's NIL deal tracker

Date	Deal Partners
3/07/25	Under Armour
2/21/25	Raising Cane's
3/21/24	Top Tier Authentics
3/11/24	RITZ Crackers
3/05/24	Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
2/05/24	Volunteer Club Locker Room
10/30/23	The Players' Lounge
3/07/23	The Dairy Alliance
2/08/23	Spyre Sports Group

Zakai Zeigler notable NIL deals

Raising Cane's

Zeigler signed an NIL deal with Raising Canes on February 21, 2025. He has teamed up with Raising Cane's in their latest campaign. (via On3).

RITZ Crackers

Zeigler partnered with popular snack brand RITZ Crackers on March 11, 2024. RITZ Crackers launched two new flavors and signed 16 basketball players as part of the activation. (via On3).

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

Zakai Zeigler signed a NIL partnership with Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers on March 05, 2024. As part of the deal, 12 basketball players including Zakai would share their favorite menu on their social media pages and the brand's website. (via On3)

The Players' Lounge

Zeigler signed a NIL deal with The Players' Lounge on October 30, 2023. Zeigler had a sit-down chat with TPL Tennessee about his fifth year with the team and NBA Pre-Draft Workouts, according to TPL Tennessee's official X page.

Spyre Sports Group

Zeigler signed a NIL deal with Spyre Sports Group which is a sports marketing and media agency based in Tennessee.