Summary
Tennessee's basketball coach, Rick Barnes, announced he will continue coaching the team for the 2026-27 season after their exit from the NCAA Tournament. Under Barnes, Tennessee reached the Elite Eight but did not advance to the Final Four. Barnes supports assistant coach Justin Gainey for a top coaching job at NC State.
Key Facts
- Tennessee lost to Michigan in the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight with a score of 95-62.
- Rick Barnes has led Tennessee to three consecutive Elite Eight appearances.
- Barnes has agreed to return as Tennessee's coach for the 2026-27 season.
- Barnes has an 11-year coaching record at Tennessee of 257 wins and 120 losses.
- He has taken the team to the NCAA Tournament eight times.
- Barnes is supporting his assistant coach, Justin Gainey, for a head coaching position at NC State.
- Tennessee ended their season with a record of 25 wins and 12 losses.
