Zakai Zeigler was injured late in the first half of Tennessee basketball's game against Kentucky on Tuesday. He returned in the second half.

Zakai Zeigler ran off the court after suffering an apparent knee injury late in the first half of Tennessee basketball 's game against Kentucky on Tuesday. The Vols guard was fouled driving to the rim and went down hard. He headed down the tunnel after running past the UT bench with 2:17 to play before halftime.

Tennessee point guard Zakai Zeigler’sinjury scare late in the first half against Kentucky Tuesday night appears to be just that — a scare. Zeigler returned to the floor with this teammates after halftime and started the second half.

Despite the comeback, things aren't all looking up for Rick Barnes and the Volunteers. Near the end of the first half, star guard Zakai Zeigler came up limping after suffering an apparent knee injury and immediately hobbled off the floor.

Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler suffered an apparent leg injury against Kentucky Tuesday night and headed directly to the locker room. He appeared to roll his ankle with 2:17 to go in the first half. Zeigler is a crucial piece for Tennessee and is one of the top point guards in the SEC.