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Rick Barnes Signs a Lifetime Contract with Tennessee

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Rick Barnes has signed a new lifetime contract with the University of Tennessee.

Barnes has compiled a 232-109 (.664) record in 10 years with the Volunteers. He has led the program to six 25-win seasons, three SEC championships, two Elite Eight berths and zero appearances in the Final Four.

Here is a press release from UT Athletics:

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – University of Tennessee Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Danny White announced Thursday afternoon the signing of a lifetime contract for head men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes, live on the Mike Keith Show.

The most accomplished leader in the history of Tennessee men’s basketball, Barnes owns a dazzling 232-109 (.