US EditionVirginia's Ties to Tennessee Coach Rick Barnes Run Deep
Rick Barnes leads the sixth-seeded Tennessee Volunteers (24-11) against third-seeded Virginia Cavaliers (30-5) for a Sweet 16 spot in the NCAA Tournament.
- On Sunday, sixth-seeded Tennessee meets third-seeded Virginia in the NCAA second round, as Virginia aims for its first Sweet 16 since 2019.
- In 1990, Barnes nearly left Providence after touring the Grounds and meeting Virginia administrators, but he stayed at Providence for three more seasons.
- Barnes will rely on Ja'Kobi Gillespie, J.P. Estrella and Nate Ament, drawing on recent tournament experience including two Elite Eight trips and a Sweet 16.
- Virginia is aiming for its first Sweet 16 since 2019, with Jacari White's 26 points and six 3-pointers in round one, while a Tennessee win would keep Barnes' tournament streak alive.
- Barnes built programs at Clemson and Texas before taking Tennessee in 2015, sharing regional ties with Virginia coach Ryan Odom, adding a personal subplot to the matchup.
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The Daily Progress
Virginia's ties to Tennessee coach Rick Barnes run deep
As third-seeded Virginia gets set for its March Madness showdown against sixth-seeded Tennessee, the Cavaliers will square off with familiar foe Rick Barnes, who has known Hoos coach Ryan Odom 'forever' and previously had Bryce Crawford on his Texas staff.
Associated Press News
Rick Barnes spurned Virginia years ago. The Cavaliers are in his way of taking Tennessee to Sweet 16
Rick Barnes will face the team that offered him a coaching job 36 years ago when he leads Tennessee against Virginia in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday.
Rick Barnes was Virginia's head coach for a minute; Here's the real story - Jerry Ratcliffe
Rick Barnes was actually Virginia’s basketball coach for a few hours back in 1990, a little-known fact to many present-day Cavalier fans. The post Rick Barnes was Virginia’s head coach for a minute; Here’s the real story appeared first on Jerry Ratcliffe.
Everything Tennessee HC Rick Barnes Said Ahead Of NCAA Tournament Matchup Against Virginia
PHILADELPHIA — Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes met with the media on Saturday afternoon before the Vols face Virginia in the Round of 32 in the NCAA Tournament. Ahead of the matchup, Barnes discussed Nate Ament’s health, Ja’Kobi Gillespie recent success and much more. Here’s everything Barnes said. More From RTI: See The Betting Line For Tennessee […] The post Everything Tennessee HC Rick Barnes Said Ahead Of NCAA Tournament Matchup Against Vir…
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