If we make the final four does Barnes retire?

[golfballvol]

I know we’re loading up for next year but I guess there’s only one way to find out

 

[VOLtaism]

He doesn't look close to being ready.

 

[cncchris33]

He doesn't look close to being ready.

He doesn't, but I'd think he would consider it. Outside of winning it all, accomplishing something like a school's first F4 at his age would cement his legacy. He still has his health and can enjoy the remaining years of his life as a father and grandfather.

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

No. Maybe if we win it all

 

[golfballvol]

I’ve heard we’re loading up to go heavy in the portal for next year. So I think he intends to be back. 22 wins away from Ray Mears all time record I believe

 

[Thunder Good-Oil]

.

 

[SpudTwinkie]

Yes he would probably announce his retirement in the post-game presser after beating Michigan.

 

[DarkVolder]

i think Rick coaches till
he’s 75

 

[scottchatt]

I think He’s done after this year regardless of result.

I hope he stays, but for some reason this feels like the end.

 

[MDsweetT]

I think He’s done after this year regardless of result.

I hope he stays, but for some reason this feels like the end.

SO LETS GO GET EM

 

[JMSqb11]

Barnes has quite the roster to retool and sustain the success. But I think if we make the Final Four or even make the natty or even win it, Barnes likely loses some of the staff. Gainey is likely to get a strong look at the NC State job.

 

[UTK]

I used to think he would. But now I legit think it’s not just “wants to make a final 4 here” I think he wants a damn national title before he hangs it up.

 

[omghulkhands]

Screw it. If we make the final four… I’ll retire.

 

[Legion of Doom]

i think Rick coaches till
he’s 75

I agree. He does not look close to being done. He looks like he still loves this and he does well in this era of NIL and transfers.

 

[VolBalls33]

I would be shocked if he retired after this season. I think UT goes all in next year. I dont have any inside information though. Just a hunch but I think he coaches 2 more years to break 900 wins.

 

[Dainfluencer8]

Hell NO!!

Barnes has made it clear that he’s no where near retiring!!

 

[goldvol]

Championship. A coach like Barnes isn’t dreaming of a “final four” to complete his career.

 

[VolBalls33]

If Rick Barnes coaches 2 more seasons he will be top 5 all time. Bobby Knight has 899, Barnes has 860. Roy Williams has 903 at #5. Calipari and Self are right with him. All 3 could surpass Williams at 903. Elite to get to 900 wins. Barnes would just need 43 to pass Roy. That's a given if he coaches 2 more seasons.

 

[vols40]

He doesn't look close to being ready.

I agree with your take.
Let me start a thread asking if Tennessee makes the final 4 will the guy responsible for that who also seems to really enjoy what he's doing retire?
It's the trolls of Volnations way

 

[Buzzbait]

Pretty sure he would wait until after the Final Four to make a decision.

 

[TrippieRedd]

whenever he decides to retire, build that man a statue

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

I am still having trouble with the thread topic itself. Getting to a FF isn't that huge. Lots of coaches who aren't in Barnes' League have made the FF

 

[ftsandersvol]

It’s pretty obvious he can handle the stress of the games better than I can. As long as he can do that, please keep going.

 

[VolFan_stuck_in_the_901]

Barnes has quite the roster to retool and sustain the success. But I think if we make the Final Four or even make the natty or even win it, Barnes likely loses some of the staff. Gainey is likely to get a strong look at the NC State job.

Good thing both Kim English and Matt McMahon are available to enter the Rick Barnes Coaching Rehab Clinic

 

[Govolsman98]

whenever he decides to retire, build that man a statue

It should be like the colossus of rhodes straddling the Tennessee River