Saint Peter’s men’s basketball team, known for their Cinderella run in the 2022 NCAA Tournament, is back in the tournament with a new-look team. Latrell Reid, the sole remaining player from the legendary run, reminisces about the team's past success and aims to lead the current team to a similar feat. Despite significant changes in the team and coaching staff, there is a sense of motivation and determination to create another memorable tournament run.
Zakai and Armoni Zeigler, half-brothers from Long Island, are set to face off in the NCAA Tournament as Zakai plays for Tennessee and Armoni for Saint Peter's. The brothers grew up playing basketball together and share a deep bond, with basketball being the superglue that held them together. Despite their different playing styles, they are excited for the dream matchup and are looking forward to competing against each other on the biggest stage in college basketball.
Tennessee basketball's Zakai Zeigler will face his half-brother Armoni Zeigler, a freshman guard at Saint Peter’s, in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The matchup will be a family affair as the two brothers, both guards with different playing styles, prepare to compete against each other. Zakai, coming off a strong season, will have extra motivation as he faces his brother and looks to make an impact in the tournament.
Tennessee's NCAA Tournament first round matchup against Saint Peter’s is set to tip off at 9:20 p.m. ET on Thursday, with TNT broadcasting the game. The Vols, as the top two-seed in the Midwest Region, will face Saint Peter’s, a team returning to the tournament after their upset in 2022. If Tennessee advances, they could potentially face Texas, Colorado State, or Virginia in the Round of 32.
No. 2 Tennessee will face off against No. 15 Saint Peter’s in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, with the game set for 9:20 p.m. Eastern Time and televised by TNT. This marks Tennessee's fourth time as a No. 2 seed in program history and the second time under coach Rick Barnes. Saint Peter’s, known for their Cinderella run in 2022, will look to cause another upset.
