Rick Barnes addresses coaching future after Tennessee’s Elite Eight loss
Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes confirmed he will return to the team next season despite a disappointing Elite Eight loss to Michigan. Barnes has led the Volunteers to three consecutive Elite Eight appearances, but they have fallen short of reaching the Final Four each time.
Rick Barnes will return to Tennessee next season. He confirmed this after the team's 33-point loss to Michigan in the Elite Eight. Barnes has been with Tennessee since 2015 and has led the team to great heights, including three Elite Eight appearances. He has a long coaching history, with stops at Texas, Clemson, Providence, and George Mason. Barnes has 257 wins with Tennessee and has led the team to SEC regular-season titles and a tournament championship.
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