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Rick Barnes, Tennessee Volunteers

Rick Barnes deserves a pass for losing to Michigan, but not for how ugly it got

John Buhler

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Mar 31, 2026

Tennessee’s hidden weakness that must be fixed by Rick Barnes this offseason

Conner Linsner

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Mar 31, 2026

Rick Barnes wastes no time as Tennessee hosts Belmont star right after the season ends

Conner Linsner

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Mar 30, 2026

A potential Ja'Kobi Gillespie replacement for Tennessee plans to enter the portal

Conner Linsner

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Mar 30, 2026

Mar 29, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; UConn Huskies guard Braylon Mullins (24) celebrates after making the game-winning three-point basket against the Duke Blue Devils in the second half during an Elite Eight game of the East Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Tennessee fans left wondering ‘what if’ after Braylon Mullins’ March Madness heroics

Conner Linsner

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Mar 30, 2026

Feb 11, 2026; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Providence Friars head coach Kim English at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Rick Barnes has obvious replacement for Justin Gainey with a Tennessee connection

Conner Linsner

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Mar 30, 2026

Tennessee associate basketball coach Justin Gainey tells players to sub in during an NCAA college basketball game against Gardner-Webb on Dec. 21, 2025, in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Tennessee hit with major loss as Justin Gainey takes NC State head coaching job

Conner Linsner

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Mar 30, 2026

Oscar Goodman, Michigan Wolverines, Amari Evans, Tennessee Volunteers

Tennessee's Elite Eight curse may cross off 2 teams for national championship already

John Buhler

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Mar 29, 2026

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes looks to the scoreboard during the NCAA Tournament Elite 8 game against Michigan at the United Center in Chicago on March 29, 2026.

Rick Barnes answers retirement speculation immediately after brutal loss to Michigan

Conner Linsner

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Mar 29, 2026

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes

There's an obvious change Rick Barnes must make to smash through Tennessee’s Elite Eight ceiling

Josh Yourish

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Mar 29, 2026

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes walks off the court after a NCAA Tournament Elite 8 game between Tennessee and Michigan at the United Center in Chicago on March 29, 2026.

Deflating Rick Barnes quote reminds Tennessee fans he's sick of no Final Fours

Braulio Perez

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Mar 29, 2026

Rick Barnes, Tennessee Volunteers

Rick Barnes may have just taken the Tennessee Volunteers too far for his own good

John Buhler

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Mar 29, 2026

Mar 29, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Ja'Kobi Gillespie (0) shoots in the first half against the Michigan Wolverines during an Elite Eight game of the Midwest Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Rick Barnes may have wasted his best chance to make the Final Four at Tennessee

Conner Linsner

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Mar 29, 2026

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes looks up into the stands during the NCAA Tournament Elite 8 game against Michigan at the United Center in Chicago on March 29, 2026.

Tennessee’s Final Four dream crushed in nightmare Elite Eight loss to Michigan

Conner Linsner

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Mar 29, 2026

Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) makes a lay up against Tennessee during the first half of NCAA Tournament Elite 8 round at United Center in Chicago on Sunday, March 29, 2026.

Charles Barkley halftime quote says it all about Tennessee vs. Michigan

Corey Long

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Mar 29, 2026

Tennessee associate head coach Justin Gainey points during a NCAA basketball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Tennessee State Tigers at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn., on Nov. 20, 2025.

All signs pointing to Justin Gainey leaving Tennessee with latest report

Conner Linsner

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Mar 29, 2026

Mar 29, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) shoots while defended by Tennessee Volunteers forward Felix Okpara (34) in the first half during an Elite Eight game of the Midwest Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Inexcusable 1st half officiating mistake put Tennessee in a huge bind

Conner Linsner

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Mar 29, 2026

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes and associate head coach Justin Gainey during the NCAA college basketball game against Kentucky on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn.

Justin Gainey in the mix for the NC State job, and Rick Barnes is pushing for him to get it

Ericka Brockish

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Mar 29, 2026

Mar 27, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward J.P. Estrella (13) and forward Jaylen Carey (23) look on during the second half against the Iowa State Cyclones during a Sweet Sixteen game of the Midwest Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Tennessee vs. Michigan odds change at the last minute in a rough way for the Vols

Ericka Brockish

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Mar 29, 2026

Mar 27, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Bishop Boswell (3) celebrates with forward Jaylen Carey (23) and J.P. Estrella (13) in the second half against the Iowa State Cyclones during a Sweet Sixteen game of the Midwest Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Final odds and prediction for No. 6 Tennessee vs. No. 1 Michigan in NCAA Tournament Elite 8

Conner Linsner

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Mar 29, 2026

Tennessee guards Ja'Kobi Gillespie (0) and Ethan Burg (35) celebrates with forward Jaylen Carey (23) after he scored on Iowa State in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 at the United Center in Chicago on March 27, 2026.

Tennessee stuffed Iowa State in a locker and one stat is all the proof you need

Conner Linsner

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Mar 28, 2026

Mar 27, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Elliot Cadeau (3) reacts with teammates in the second half against the Alabama Crimson Tide during a Sweet Sixteen game of the Midwest Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

3 things Tennessee basketball fans need to know about Elite 8 opponent Michigan

Conner Linsner

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Mar 28, 2026

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes during a practice ahead of the team's NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 game against Iowa State at the United Center in Chicago on March 26, 2026.

Rick Barnes has made his Hall of Fame case undeniable with another Elite Eight

Conner Linsner

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Mar 28, 2026

Mar 27, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) speaks with head coach Rick Barnes in the second half against the Iowa State Cyclones during a Sweet Sixteen game of the Midwest Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Tennessee vs. Michigan opening odds paints sobering reality on Rick Barnes' Final Four dream

Conner Linsner

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Mar 28, 2026

Mar 26, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes during a press conference ahead of the midwest regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Heartwarming Rick Barnes Tennessee quote after Sweet 16 will hit fans in the feels

Braulio Perez

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Mar 28, 2026

Mar 27, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Felix Okpara (34) dunks in the first half against the Iowa State Cyclones during a Sweet Sixteen game of the Midwest Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Felix Okpara has an emphatic Elite Eight message for Vol nation

Conner Linsner

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Mar 28, 2026

Tennessee forward Nate Ament (10) and his teammates celebrate in front of the Tennessee fan section after Tennessee defeated Iowa State in a NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 game at the United Center in Chicago on March 27, 2026.

Tennessee’s Nate Ament delivers an unforgettable postgame interview after Sweet 16

Conner Linsner

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Mar 28, 2026

Mar 27, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Ja'Kobi Gillespie (0) reacts in the second half against the Iowa State Cyclones during a Sweet Sixteen game of the Midwest Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Tennessee silences doubters, reaches third straight Elite Eight under Rick Barnes

Conner Linsner

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Mar 28, 2026

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