Rick Barnes on Retirement: “It will be perfectly clear when it’s time.”

[zjcvols]

Didn’t sound like a man ready to move on in the next year or two

 

[THEONLYTENISEE]

2 more seasons.

 

[89 VOLS grad]

Didn’t sound like a man ready to move on in the next year or two

I hope he stays around long enough to win at least on NCAA Tournament! I don't care if it is 1 year or 10 years. I just hope he wins at least one before he retires. There aren't many coaches out there that deserve it as much as he does!

 

[Legion of Doom]

I hope he stays around long enough to win at least on NCAA Tournament! I don't care if it is 1 year or 10 years. I just hope he wins at least one before he retires. There aren't many coaches out there that deserve it as much as he does!

Totally agree. He keeps in good health and is energetic. No reason to retire with how well his staff is recruiting.

 

[VolFan_stuck_in_the_901]

With the financial commitment our boosters have poured into the basketball program, I'd stick around too In all seriousness, though, coming to Knoxville has been like finding the Fountain of Youth for CRB's career

 

[TrapVol]

I really think he wants to get Tennessee to its first Final Four, at the very least. If he wins at all, I will be surprised if he doesn’t retire immediately after, unless he thinks he has the team to repeat.

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

2 more seasons.

Whatever. That may turn out to be true. The fact he is fit and healthy and still motivated is fantastic. He can coach here as long as he feels like it. I'm certain DW is totally on board with it.

 

[Vol49er]

Two more seasons would give him a good chance to pass Ray Mears as the winningest coach in school history. Three years would all but guarantee it. Could see him holding out for that

 

[Chickenfarmer]

He is a good man. He is a great coach. He develops men first then he develops ball players second. Anyone who he has influenced loves him. His faith guides him through all aspects of life. We are blessed to have CRB in Knoxville as long as he is able to coach. We all want a F4 and Natty for him to seal his status as a Volunteer Legend! He is content with whatever God allows him to achieve. We have great coaches on The Hill, across the board.