NCAAB: Tennessee coach Rick Barnes gets extension through 2026-27

Date:

Share post:


Tennessee coach Rick Barnes had his contract extended one year through the 2026-27 season, the school announced Thursday.

Barnes is scheduled to make $5.45 million during the 2022-23 season, according to the Knoxville News. The publication reported that Barnes will earn $28.85 million over the next five seasons.

Barnes guided Tennessee to 27-8 record this season. The Volunteers’ season ended with a loss to Michigan in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Barnes, 67, is 150-81 in seven seasons at Tennessee. Overall, he is 754-395 over 35 seasons with George Mason (one season), Providence (six), Clemson (four), Texas (17) and Tennessee.

“After meeting with our players this week, I’m energized and eager to get back in the gym preparing for next season,” Barnes said in the news release. “Our family is blessed to be a part of the University of Tennessee family, and we appreciate the alignment of our administration.”

One of the Volunteers’ highlights this season was winning the Southeastern Conference tourney for the first time since 1979.

Athletic director Danny White sees more success coming during Barnes’ tenure.

“Having played and coached the game, basketball has a special place in my heart,” White said in the news release. “To that end, I can’t overstate how fortunate we are to have Rick Barnes leading our program. I am unbelievably excited about our bright future as we chase future championships on the hardwood.”

–Field Level Media

spot_img

Related articles

NBA: NBA rescinds Chet Holmgren’s technical foul

The NBA on Monday rescinded a technical foul that was assessed to Oklahoma City center Chet Holmgren earlier...

NBA: Losers of a combined 13 in a row, 76ers and Bulls clash in Philly

Two teams desperate to end long losing streaks collide Monday when the Philadelphia 76ers host the Chicago Bulls. Philadelphia...

WNCAAB: Women’s Top 25 roundup: No. 13 NC State downs No. 1 Notre Dame in 2OT

Zoe Brooks poured in a career-high 33 points and Aziaha James scored 20 points as No. 13 North...

WNCAAB: San Diego, coach Cindy Fisher to part ways after 20 seasons

Cindy Fisher will not return next season as women's basketball coach at the University of San Diego. Fisher has...

FREE

Get the most important breaking news and analyses for Free.

Thank you for subscribing

Something went wrong.