KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee has prolonged coach Rick Barnes’ contract through the 2027-28 season, which ought to assist guarantee he finishes his profession with the Volunteers.

Athletic director Danny White on Tuesday introduced the extension, which provides a yr onto Barnes’ contract with no change in his supplemental pay of $5.75 million for every of the ultimate two seasons. White stated it was a thrill to maintain constructing this system that Barnes has developed.

“Our fans have responded to help create an electric atmosphere on game days, and I can’t wait to watch the Vols continue our quest for more championships under Rick’s leadership,” White stated in a press release.

Barnes, who turned 69 in July, goes into his ninth season at Tennessee and thirty seventh as a head coach. He is 779-406 in his profession and at the moment fifteenth all-time for many Division I victories.

Under Barnes, Tennessee has made 5 straight NCAA tournaments, gained not less than 25 video games 4 instances and has been a prime 4 seed within the NCAA event 4 instances. The Vols have appeared within the Associated Press Top 25 beneath Barnes 38 instances, spending 4 weeks ranked No. 1.

Tennessee has 144 wins for the reason that begin of the 2017-18 season, essentially the most within the Southeastern Conference. The Vols tied the varsity report with 31 wins in 2019 and reached the Sweet 16. They are 108-22 at house in Barnes’ eight seasons, going undefeated at house within the 2018-19 and 2021-22 seasons.

“I’m thrilled that we can continue being a part of that positive momentum on campus,” Barnes stated. “I’m extremely blessed and don’t take any of it for granted. It’s an exciting time to be a Vol.”