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FILE -- In this March 28, 2019, file photo, Tennessee coach Rick Barnes calls a play during the first half of a men's NCAA tournament college basketball South Regional semifinal against Purdue in Louisville, Ky. Barnes believes he'd be settling in as UCLA's coach right about now if buyout negotiations hadn't broken down. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Vols' Barnes to get $26 million over next 5 seasons

By Steve Megargee Apr. 26, 2019 05:46 PM EDT

FILE -- In this March 28, 2019, file photo, Tennessee coach Rick Barnes calls a play during the first half of a men's NCAA tournament college basketball South Regional semifinal against Purdue in Louisville, Ky. Barnes believes he'd be settling in as UCLA's coach right about now if buyout negotiations hadn't broken down. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Barnes says buyout likely kept him from taking UCLA job

By Steve Megargee Apr. 16, 2019 02:44 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 9, 2019, file photo, Auburn forward Horace Spencer (0) defends a shot by Tennessee forward Grant Williams (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, in Auburn, Ala. Grant Williams was selected to The Associated Press All-America first team, Tuesday, April 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett, File)
Tennessee's Grant Williams enters draft to 'test the waters'

Apr. 09, 2019 12:24 PM EDT

Virginia players celebrate after the championship game against Texas Tech in the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. Virginia won 85-77 in overtime. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Way-too-early poll for the 2019-20 college hoops season

By John Marshall Apr. 09, 2019 10:10 AM EDT

Tennessee announces Barnes will be back next season

Apr. 08, 2019 10:56 PM EDT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee coach Rick Barnes will be back with the Volunteers next season. Volunteers athletic director Phillip Fulmer issued a...

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl directs his team as Jared Harper (1) watches during a practice session for the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, April 5, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Auburn's Bruce Pearl has sheen of sweat, slime and success

By Dave Skretta Apr. 06, 2019 02:13 AM EDT

In this Jan. 2, 2016, photo, Tennessee associate head coach Rob Lanier shouts from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Auburn, in Auburn, Ala. Georgia State has hired Tennessee assistant Rob Lanier to replace Ron Hunter as coach. Lanier was associate head coach for the Vols the last four seasons following four years with the same title on coach Rick Barnes' staff at Texas. (Adam Lau/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)
Georgia State hires Tennessee assistant Rob Lanier as coach

Apr. 05, 2019 12:46 PM EDT

Tennessee's Jordan Bone (0) shoots over Iowa's Nicholas Baer (51) in the second half during a second-round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Sunday, March 24, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Tennessee's Jordan Bone says he's entering NBA draft

Apr. 03, 2019 02:37 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 20, 2019, file photo, Michigan State guard Cassius Winston drives to the basket during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers, in East Lansing, Mich. Winston was selected to The Associated Press All-America first team, Tuesday, April 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Duke freshmen Williamson, Barrett top AP All-America team

By John Marshall Apr. 02, 2019 12:00 PM EDT

Purdue's Ryan Cline, right and Carsen Edwards (3) celebrate during overtime of a men's NCAA Tournament college basketball South Regional semifinal game against Tennessee Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Louisville, Ky. Purdue won 99-94. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Elite Eight-bound: Purdue holds off Tennessee 99-94 in OT

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 28, 2019 10:23 PM EDT

Purdue center Matt Haarms (32) and Tennessee forward Kyle Alexander (11) reach for the tipoff at the start of the first half of a men's NCAA Tournament college basketball South Regional semifinal game, Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Purdue Boilermakers at Virginia Cavaliers 3/30/2019

Mar. 28, 2019 07:53 PM EDT

Virginia's Mamadi Diakite (25) shoots over Oregon's Kenny Wooten (14) during the first half of a men's NCAA Tournament college basketball South Regional semifinal game, Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
NCAA Latest: Jerome helps Virginia outlast Oregon 53-49

By The Associated Press Mar. 28, 2019 04:53 PM EDT

Michigan head coach John Beilein, right, watches during practice at the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, March 27, 2019. Michigan plays Texas Tech in a West Regional semifinal on Thursday. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Ducks long shots in seed only as powerhouses start Sweet 16

By Dave Skretta Mar. 28, 2019 02:32 AM EDT

Virginia head coach Tony Bennett, center, talks to his team during practice at the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Wednesday, March 27, 2019, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 1 Virginia seeks easier path in Sweet 16

By Gary B. Graves Mar. 27, 2019 05:48 PM EDT

Duke forward Zion Williamson (1) goes up for a dunk against North Dakota State forward Rocky Kreuser (34) during the first half of a first-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament Friday, March 22, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Get ready for a Sweet 16 filled with favorites

By John Marshall Mar. 27, 2019 05:15 PM EDT

Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes yells instructions to players in the first half against Colgate during a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Barnes, Tennessee look for another signature win vs Purdue

By Steve Megargee Mar. 25, 2019 04:26 PM EDT

Iowa's Tyler Cook (25) reacts in overtime during a second-round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament against Tennessee, Sunday, March 24, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Tennessee blows 25-point lead, beats Iowa 83-77 in OT

By Joe Kay Mar. 24, 2019 02:56 PM EDT

Oregon forward Louis King celebrates after scoring against UC Irvine during the second half of a second-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Sunday, March 24, 2019, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
NCAA Latest: Oregon tops UC Irvine for last spot in Sweet 16

By The Associated Press Mar. 24, 2019 12:07 PM EDT

Central Florida coach Johnny Dawkins, right, speaks to Tako Fall during a first-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament Friday, March 22, 2019, in Columbia, S.C.(AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
TIPPING OFF: Dawkins faces his alma mater as UCF meets Duke

By Steve Megargee Mar. 24, 2019 02:51 AM EDT

Colgate head coach Matt Langel yells instructions to players in the first half against Tennessee during a first-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 22, 2019. Tennessee won 77-70. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Tennessee holds off Colgate to advance to NCAA second round

By Mitch Stacy Mar. 22, 2019 05:19 PM EDT