A request for a preliminary injunction from Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler's representation seeking a fifth season of college basketball eligibility was denied Thursday in Knoxville, Tennessee, by U.S.

Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler’s legal push for a fifth year of collegiate eligibility has been denied. At least for now. In May, Zeigler sued the NCAA over its “five years to play four seasons” eligibility rule,

Zeigler did not receive an extra year of eligibility because he did not redshirt and is arguing that's costing him "the most lucrative" season for NIL earnings.