Tennessee extends coach Rick Barnes through 2027-28

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Tennessee is extending the contract of men's basketball coach Rick Barnes by one year, through the 2027-28 season, following a run to the Sweet 16.

Financial terms were not disclosed, but reports said Barnes will earn $6 million in the new final year of his contract.

"We are thrilled to be able to extend Rick and continue to build on the tremendous men's basketball program he