Zakai Zeigler hosts youth camp before heading to Germany's Bundesliga

Zakai Zeigler returned to Knoxville on August 1 to host his second annual I AM G.I.A.N.T. Basketball Camp before departing for Germany, where he signed with the Hamburg Towers of the Basketball Bundesliga. The camp, which welcomed 100 young players aged 8 to 14, provided Zeigler an opportunity to give back to his hometown community. Previously, he played in the NBA Summer League for the San Antonio Spurs, after a season with Nanterre 92 in France. Zeigler emphasized the importance of believing in oneself amid his transition to European play, reflecting on his experiences mentoring younger athletes and staying connected with former teammates.

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