Richard Barnes (born July 17, 1954) is an American college basketball coach who is currently the head coach at the University of Tennessee.

Tennessee’s fortunes on the hardwood have never looked brighter, as Rick Barnes, the most decorated and accomplished head coach in school history, has led the Volunteers to new heights in his nine seasons on Rocky Top. The 2024-25 campaign is his 10th at Tennessee and his 38th as a head coach.

4 days ago · Everything head coach Rick Barnes said after No. 8 Tennessee’s 78-73 loss to No. 12 Kentucky Tuesday night at Food City Center: . Tennessee shooting 45 3-pointers in the loss “Well, we knew they would give us all the threes we wanted. We knew that was going to happen.

What head coach Rick Barnes said before Friday afternoon’s practice, discussing the missed shots in the 78-73 loss to No. 12 Kentucky on Tuesday and Saturday’s game between No. 8 Tennessee and No. 5 Florida:. The vibe of this Tennessee Basketball team after the last two losses “No, our guys, they have done what we’ve asked them to do.

Mar 23, 2024 · Rick Barnes spent 17 seasons at Texas before becoming Tennessee's coach. Here's what you need to know on why Barnes was fired from the Longhorns bench

"Rick Barnes is an elite basketball coach in every respect," Tennessee Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Dave Hart said. "Rick brings an extremely impressive track record of excellence, as well as much-needed stability, to our men's basketball program."

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.

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.

Dec 21, 2023 · KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – University of Tennessee head men's basketball coach Rick Barnes is a first-time nominee for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, as announced Thursday on ESPN.