He may have just turned 71 years old last week, but Rick Barnes has no plans to retire soon - he's still got the passion and energy of a coach in his 40s. This offseason, Barnes was able to prove he still knows how to recruit, with 5-star Nate Ament committing to the Vols.
It was a historic get for the program and Barnes. Could another monster recruiting win be on the way for him for the 2026 cycle? That's what plenty of Tennessee basketball fans are hoping for when it comes to in-state playmaker Christopher Washington Jr.