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 ...

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

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.

Rick Barnes. Born: July 17, 1954. Alma Mater: Lenoir-Rhyne (1977) Career Record (major schools): 38 Years, 823-418, .663 W-L% Schools: George Mason (20-10), Providence (108-76), Clemson (74-48), Texas (402-180) and Tennessee (219-104) Conference Champion: 5 Times (Reg. Seas.), 2 Times (Tourn.) NCAA Tournament: 28 Years (30-28), 1 Final Four, 0 ...

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.

Dec 21, 2023 · Rick Barnes, who is in his ninth season at Tennessee and 37th as a college head coach, was nominated for the first time for the Naismith Hall of Fame.

"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."

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.

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...