Five former Vols competed in the NBA Summer League on Saturday in Las Vegas, Nevada. Two former Vols started on the same team with Detroit.
San Antonio defeated Detroit, 96-84, at Thomas & Mack Center.
Chaz Lanier started and played 16 minutes for the Pistons. He totaled 11 points, one rebound and one assist. Lanier converted 4-of-7 field goal attempts and 3-of-5 three-point attempts.
He was selected in the second round of the 2025 NBA draft by Detroit with the No. 37 overall pick.
Zakai Zeigler also started and played 12 minutes for the Pistons. He totaled six points, five steals and one assist. Zeigler converted 1-of-3 field goal attempts, 1-of-3 three-point attempts and 3-of-4 free throw attempts.
He signed with Detroit as an undrafted free agent following the 2025 NBA draft.
Saturday marked Detroit’s final game in the NBA Summer League. The Pistons finished with a 3-2 record.
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