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 ...

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.

Dec 28, 2024 · Explore the personal life of Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes, including his wife, their two children, grandchildren, and more.

The highlight win of Barnes' second season at Tennessee was an upset victory over fourth-ranked Kentucky. It gave the Vols back-to-back home wins over the Wildcats, who have not tasted victory in Knoxville since Barnes' arrival at UT.

5 days ago · Tennessee basketball lost 53-51 at No. 1 Auburn on Saturday, but Vols coach Rick Barnes was unusually positive about the performance.

Jan 8, 2025 · Barnes had a litany of lessons to pick after Tennessee (14-1, 1-1 SEC) lost for the first time this season in a 73-43 battering defeat against No. 8 Florida (14-1, 1-1) in Gainesville, Florida.

Jan 13, 2025 · Rick Barnes currently resides in Knoxville, Tennessee, where he coaches the Volunteers. The city has become his home since he took the head coaching position at the University of Tennessee.

Jun 18, 2016 · Barnes, 61, entering his second season at Tennessee and his 30th as a head coach, found perspective through his family, through his religion, through the world outside of a 40-minute basketball...

Dec 19, 2024 · KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Thursday, ESPN announced Tennessee Basketball head coach Rick Barnes was nominated for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame 2025 class. This is the second consecutive...

Oct 4, 2023 · Rick Barnes waited on the boat dock of an enchanting town on Lake Como. The Tennessee basketball coach clutched the spoils of a 45-minute foray into Bellagio, the charming setting on the...