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Richard Barnes (born July 17, 1954) is an American college basketball coach who is currently the head coach at the University of Tennessee. He is also known for coaching at the University of Texas from 1998 to 2015, taking the team to the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament in 16 of his 17 seasons -- including 14 straight from 1999 to ...
Sep 19, 2023 · Tennessee has extended basketball coach Rick Barnes’ contract through the 2027-28 season. That should help ensure he finishes his career with the Volunteers.
Oct 25, 2023 · Coach Rick Barnes, with his contract extended through 2027-28, goes into his ninth season here having made 27 NCAA tournaments with four schools with only three Elite Eight appearances and one Final Four on his resume. “We want to win as many games as we can and push to win championships,” junior forward Jonas Aidoo said.
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Barnes was the 2019 Naismith College Coach of the Year after guiding Tennessee to a school-record-tying 31 wins and a Sweet Sixteen appearance. The Vols also authored a program-record 19-game win streak, logged three wins over top-five opponents and spent a month ranked atop both major top-25 polls.
Mar 24, 2022 · Tennessee has rewarded coach Rick Barnes for winning the Volunteers' first SEC tournament championship in 43 years with a contract extension through the 2026-27 season.
Feb 25, 2024 · Rick Barnes reached a career milestone Saturday. The Tennessee basketball coach notched win No. 800 in his career as the Vols beat Texas A&M 85-51 on Saturday.
Oct 4, 2023 · Rick Barnes, 69 years old, is entering his ninth season with the University of Tennessee men's basketball team and his 37th as a college head coach.
