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Tennessee Guards Make History as Naismith Finalists

3/21/2025

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Tennessee basketball is making history as guards Zakai Zeigler and Jahmai Mashack are finalists for the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year award—the first duo from the same team to earn this honor. Zeigler, a two-time SEC Defensive Player of the Year, boasts a program record for steals. The winner will be revealed on April 6 in San Antonio, Texas.

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Tennessee basketball is making history as guards Zakai Zeigler and Jahmai Mashack are finalists for the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year award—the first duo from the same team to earn this honor. Zeigler, a two-time SEC Defensive Player of the Year, boasts a program record for steals. The winner will be revealed on April 6 in San Antonio, Texas.