"KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee wants to make sure Rick Barnes stays with the Volunteers as long as he wants to coach the men's basketball team. Athletic director Danny White announced Thursday that Barnes has signed essentially a lifetime contract with Tennessee. "Rick has taken our program to unprecedented heights, and we are absolutely thrilled to have him continue coaching on Rocky Top for the rest of his career," White said."
""He has constructed this program the right way, achieving elite-level success on the court while also ensuring that all our players excel off the court." Barnes, who turned 71 in July, last signed an extension in September 2023 that took him through the 2027-28 season. The contract announced Thursday automatically extends Barnes' deal for a year every April 15 starting in 2028."
Tennessee has secured Rick Barnes with an essentially lifetime contract that automatically renews one year each April 15 beginning in 2028. Barnes, 71, previously extended his deal through 2027-28 in September 2023. Athletic director Danny White praised Barnes for building a program with elite on-court success and strong off-court player development. Barnes thanked players, coaches and staff and credited Vol Nation for support. In 10 seasons at Tennessee Barnes is 232-109 overall, 112-67 in SEC play, with six 25-win seasons, four Sweet 16s, two Elite Eights, three SEC championships and seven consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances.
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