Watch: Rick Barnes and Zakai Zeigler Address Media Following Bounce Back Win Over North Carolina

Tennessee basketball head coach Rick Barnes and freshman point guard Zakai Zeigler met with the media after Tennessee's 89-72 win over UNC. Watch below.

Jack Foster | Nov 21, 2021

The Vols started off on the wrong foot in Connecticut, losing 71-53 to Villanova in game one of the HOF Cheez-It Tip-off Tournament.

However, they left the north on a high note after beating No. 18 North Carolina 89-72 to place third in the tournament.

The key to the Vols' emphatic win was freshman point guard Zakai Zeigler, who had the best game of his young career with UT. The New York native had a team-best 18 points against the Tar Heels.

Zeigler and Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes addressed the media following the big win, and their full post-game availability is in the video above.

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Published Nov 21, 2021

JACK FOSTER

Jack is a sophomore at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville majoring in Journalism/Electronic Media. Jack grew up in Paris, Tennessee, but now spends the majority of his time in Knoxville doubling as a student and sports journalist for Volunteer Country. Jack has been a sports junkie since he was a young kid and always watched NFL football with his dad on Sundays. Jack still follows the NFL religiously, as he is an avid fantasy football player. Jack started with Volunteer Country in May of 2021 and has since helped provide full coverage of football, baseball and men's and women's basketball. Jack also works as a recurring member of WUTK's Rock Solid Sports show on Wednesdays and Fridays, and he also serves as head sports producer of The Volunteer Channel's Vol News, a student-run show at the University. When Jack is not watching or covering sports, find him on the golf course or back home spending time with his parents, younger sister and friends. Follow Jack on Twitter and Instagram by clicking "Twitter" and "Instagram" to see all of his work with Volunteer Country as well as student media.