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College Basketball News / Field Level Media / August 28

Tennessee awards coach Rick Barnes lifetime contract

Rick Barnes has job security at Tennessee for as long as he wants to continue coaching. Barnes received a lifetime contract to remain the men's basketball coach in Knoxville, athletic director Danny White announced Thursday.

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Tennessee’s Decade of Dominance Over College Basketball’s Best

For years, Tennessee basketball lived in the shadow of SEC football. Now, under Rick Barnes, the Volunteers have cemented themselves as a national basketball power.

College Basketball News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / August 3

ESPN Analyst Snubs Darryn Peterson in Bold Freshman Prediction

There are a handful of college basketball freshmen around the country expected to make a significant impact in the 2025-26 season. Among those players are Kansas' Darryn Peterson, BYU's AJ Dybantsa, and Duke's Cameron Boozer.

Tennessee Basketball Targets Legacy Four Star Prospect

Tennessee basketball is firmly in the mix for a legacy recruit with deep ties to head coach Rick Barnes. Four-star small forward Bo Ogden, a standout from Westlake High School in Austin, Texas, announced that the Vols are among his top six schools.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Heartland College Sports / July 24

Kansas Among Finalists For 4-Star Prospect Bo Ogden

The Kansas Jayhawks have continued to be in the mix for the top prospects in the Class of 2026, including four-star wing Bo Ogden, per Joe Tipton. Ogden released his top six schools, including Gonzaga, Purdue, Tennessee, Virginia, and Texas.

Breaking Down Tennessee Basketball’s 2025–26 Roster

Rick Barnes has built another intriguing roster as he enters his 11th season at the helm of Tennessee basketball. With the addition of Israeli guard Ethan Burg finalizing the 2025–26 squad, the Vols have blended international talent, high-profile transfers, and a five-star phenom into one of the SEC’s most dynamic lineups.

Tennessee Basketball Reveals 2025-26 Nonconference Schedule

Tennessee Basketball officially unveiled its full 2025–26 nonconference schedule — a well-balanced and high-stakes slate designed to test Rick Barnes’ squad early and often as the program eyes its first-ever Final Four appearance.

College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / July 19

What Does Nate Ament Bring to Tennessee?

Rick Barnes and Tennessee signed five-star forward Nate Ament this offseason, one of the best players in the 2025 class and a prospect with a very good chance at being drafted in the high-lottery next summer.

Four-Star 2026 Point Guard Miles Sadler Schedules Official Visit with Tennessee

Rick Barnes and the Tennessee Volunteers continue to make waves on the recruiting trail, this time targeting one of the premier playmakers in the 2026 class.

College Basketball News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / June 19

Tennessee Basketball Re-Offers 5-Star Guard Ryan Hampton, Eyes Top 2027 Recruit

The University of Tennessee is making a strong push to land one of the nation’s premier prospects in the 2027 recruiting class. On Sunday, five-star guard Ryan Hampton announced via social media that he had been re-offered by head coach Rick Barnes and newly hired assistant Steve McClain.

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College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / May 10

Rick Barnes, Tennessee Receive Big News on Saturday

Rick Barnes has been a staple in college basketball for more than 40 years. His journey began in 1977-78 at North State Academy and has led him to his current role at the University of Tennessee.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / April 25

Top 2 transfer portal targets for Rick Barnes, Tennessee basketball

The Tennessee basketball team made another deep run in the NCAA Tournament this season as they made it to the Elite 8, but they still weren’t able to end the Final Four drought.

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College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / March 27

Rick Barnes Sends Strong Message About Future At Tennessee, Potential Retirement

Rick Barnes is one win away from another Elite Eight appearance, and if you think he’s thinking about retirement, think again. Ahead of Tennessee’s Sweet 16 matchup with Kentucky, the 70-year-old head coach made his stance on retirement clear.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / March 26

Rick Barnes Reveals Defensive Adjustments Ahead of Sweet 16 Clash with Kentucky

Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes knows exactly what his team is up against as they prepare for their Sweet 16 matchup against Kentucky. The Wildcats have already beaten the Volunteers twice this season, largely due to their ability to exploit Tennessee’s top-ranked perimeter defense.

College Basketball News / A to Z Sports / March 26

'She got all that quiet real quick' - Rick Barnes shares heartwarming thoughts on Kim Caldwell's first year as the Lady Vols' head coach

The Tennessee Vols men's basketball team isn't the only UT squad that will be playing in the Sweet 16 this weekend. The Lady Vols advanced to the Sweet

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / March 14

Rick Barnes Says 'No Doubt' Texas Longhorns Deserve NCAA Tournament Spot

Former Texas Longhorns head coach Rick Barnes is vouching for his former team to make it to the NCAA Tournament. The Tennessee Volunteers head coach said Friday after an 83-72 win over Texas in the SEC Tournament that there's "no doubt" the Longhorns have earned an at-large bid to March Madness.

College Basketball News / A to Z Sports / March 11

There's something extremely important about Rick Barnes' eventual retirement that Tennessee Vols fans need to understand and accept

The end of Tennessee Vols head coach Rick Barnes' coaching career is coming sooner rather than later. It might be this year, or it might be five years

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 7

Rick Barnes challenges 'soft' Vols to bring fight to South Carolina

Tennessee prides itself on defense, but coach Rick Barnes is calling on the Volunteers to bring the "confrontation" mentality to the regular-season finale on Saturday afternoon.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / February 23

Tennessee basketball’s Rick Barnes reacts to historic win over Texas A&M

The SEC has been the best conference in college basketball all season long, and it has been a pleasure to watch some of the best teams in the nation battle each other week after week.

Tennessee HC explains how he lit a fire under Zakai Zeigler

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