University of Tennessee Athletics
Men's Basketball
Basketball Coaching Staff
In two seasons on Rocky Top, Rick Barnes and his staff have built a reputation for playing one of the nation's most challenging schedules, seeking out non-conference matchups against the likes of Gonzaga, Georgia Tech and North Carolina while also appearing in marquee holiday tournaments, such as the Maui Invitational and the Barclay's Center Classic.
The 2017-18 campaign marks Rick Barnes' third season as the head coach at Tennessee.
Coaching Highlights:
- 635 Division I head coaching wins rank 9th among active coaches and 2nd in SEC
- Made 22 NCAA Tournament appearances in 30 seasons
- Produced 24 total NBA Draft picks and 14 first-rounders
- Coached four consensus first-team All-Americans
Coach Barnes' full bio
Assistant Coaches
Rob Lanier
Associate Head CoachFull Bio
Desmond Oliver
Assistant CoachFull Bio
Michael Schwartz
Assistant CoachFull Bio
Support Staff
Garrett Medenwald
Strength andConditioning Coach
Full Bio
Chad Newman
Associate Director ofSports Medicine
Full Bio
Riley Davis
Video CoordinatorÂ
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Mary-Carter Kniffen
Director ofBasketball Operations
Full Bio
Kyle Condon
Assistant to theHead Coach
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