INDIANAPOLIS − Rick Barnes ... a part of it." Barnes was asked about retirement as the No. 2 seed Vols (29-7) prepare to play No. 3 seed Kentucky (24-11) in the Sweet 16 on Friday (7:39 p.m ...

Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes knows ... and dominate the glass, Barnes' squad might finally get the upper hand. All eyes will be on this SEC showdown Friday night in Indianapolis.

INDIANAPOLIS — Kelvin Sampson has come to expect the late-night phone calls from Rick ... other,” Barnes said. Barnes witnessed Sampson holding his young grandson, Kylen, on Friday.

Rick Barnes ... whichever side wins Friday night. For the loser, it’ll make it even more difficult for a passionate fanbase to stomach. And if that loser happens to be Barnes’ Tennessee ...

Rick Barnes shared his thoughts on the firing ... The former Longhorns coach will take to the hardwood, Friday night at 6:39 pm vs. the Kentucky Wildcats. Matt Galatzan is the Managing Editor ...

INDIANAPOLIS - Tennessee coach Rick Barnes left open the possibility his next loss could be his final game on the sideline, as the Vols prepare to face Kentucky in the Sweet 16 on Friday night.