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Earl Grant joins Rick Barnes to boost Vols' defense

Former Boston College head coach Earl Grant has joined Rick Barnes' Tennessee staff, aiming to enhance the Vols’ elite defensive identity. Grant cited Barnes’ vision and focus on relationships as ...

Nate Ament declares for NBA Draft, just like Rick Barnes thought he would

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Nate Ament is rated the 8th best prospect in this year’s NBA Draft by ESPN. Despite this lofty ...
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What Tennessee basketball could learn from Michigan's transfer portal approach

Tennessee basketball is floating in uncharted waters as it navigates losses in the transfer portal. With senior guard Ja'Kobi Gillespie and senior center Felix Okpara out of eligibility, and freshman ...
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'Regular-Season Rick' is winning in March. Rick Barnes won't gloat about it, though

CHICAGO – Rick Barnes is getting the last laugh. Not that Barnes would ever gloat or call out those who had the knives out for him. He's far too nice for that. But after years of being criticized ...
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Has Rick Barnes found the shooters he was looking for the NCAA Transfer Portal?

Rick Barnes plotted the path forward at the United Center on March 29. Tennessee basketball’s season had been over for just a ...

Why Duck Dynasty's Willie Robertson was at Rick Barnes media availability

Duck Dynasty star Willie Robertson surprised at Tennessee basketball media availability on April 23. Rick Barnes introduced ...
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Rick Barnes eyes Braeden Lue as Vols weigh key roster moves

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes is hosting former Kennesaw State forward Braeden Lue as he continues an aggressive roster rebuild. Lue, a 6-foot-9 rim protector, could bolster a frontcourt that remains ...