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

1 day ago · Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes talks to Darlinstone Dubar (8) during the NCAA college basketball game against Kentucky on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn. (Photo by Saul Young/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

Tennessee has now lost three of its last four games after starting the season 16-1. After the loss to Kentucky, Vols head coach Rick Barnes addressed Tennessee's recent struggles by pointing out ...

4 days ago · Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes met with the media following the Vols' last-second loss at No. 1 Auburn on Saturday night. Here's everything he had to say about what took place in the game.

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.

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

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.

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 ...

"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."