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Tennessee Star Zakai Zeigler Sues NCAA Over Eligibility Rule

The All-American guard seeks a fifth season, claiming the NCAA’s four-seasons-in-five-years rule violates antitrust laws and limits NIL earnings.

Mar 20, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Zakai Zeigler (5) shoots the ball against Wofford Terriers guard Corey Tripp (10) during the first half in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Zakai Zeigler, a two-time SEC Defensive Player of the Year, has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the NCAA’s eligibility restrictions.
  • The lawsuit argues that the NCAA’s four-season rule unlawfully restrains trade under the Sherman Act and Tennessee trade laws.
  • Zeigler is seeking a preliminary injunction to play as a graduate student in the 2025–26 season while pursuing his studies at Tennessee.
  • The legal filing claims Zeigler could lose $2–4 million in NIL earnings if denied a fifth season of eligibility.
  • This case adds to growing antitrust challenges against the NCAA, which is also addressing a $2.8 billion settlement proposal and broader NIL reforms.