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.

Jan 19, 2025 · In a heartfelt announcement that has shocked the college basketball world, Rick Barnes, the beloved head coach of the University of Tennessee men’s basketball team, revealed that he will be retiring at the end of the current season.

4 days ago · Tennessee Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes. Robert Goddin-Imagn Images Last season with the Maryland Terrapins, Rice posted 13.8 points, 2.2 rebounds and 2.1 rebounds per game.

5 days ago · A little less than a month ago, Tennessee basketball concluded its second consecutive season in the Elite Eight. Heading into year 11 with Rick Barnes at the helm, the Vols have a new roster to address. Just four players return from a core that won 30 games, reaching heights that had only been seen twice before in program history.

Mar 27, 2025 · INDIANAPOLIS − Rick Barnes says he plans on being the Tennessee basketball coach next season amid the best stretch in Vols history. "I think God will make it perfectly clear when He wants me...

Mar 27, 2025 · However, the biggest question for the Vols has been whether head coach Rick Barnes will retire at the conclusion of the season. This speculation was fueled by ESPN’s Jeff Borzello during...

4 days ago · KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee coach Rick Barnes announced the signing of Nate Ament to the 2025 class, making the small forward the third top five prep recruit to sign with the Volunteers. The forward from Manassas, Virginia, ranked fourth nationally by 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals joins Tobias Harris in 2010 and Allan Houston in 1989 in a ...

Mar 21, 2025 · LEXINGTON, Ky. — Rick Barnes doesn’t recall the finer points of the UCLA coaching search in April 2019. The Tennessee basketball coach mainly recollects his response in the middle of a...

Mar 27, 2025 · Rick Barnes addressed retirement speculation head-on on Thursday at a press conference ahead of Tennessee's game vs. Kentucky.