Phillip Fulmer releases statement on Rick Barnes' decision to stay at Tennessee
Tennessee fans received their wish Monday night when Rick Barnes decided to stay at Tennessee over taking the UCLA job.
Barnes turned down a $5 million offer from the Bruins after Tennessee brought a new deal to the table. Those details haven’t been released yet.
Vols AD Phillip Fulmer released a statement Monday night confirming reports that Barnes would return to Knoxville after guiding Tennessee to a Sweet 16 berth.