Texas basketball unveils incredible tribute video for coach Rick Barnes

Rick Barnes is back in Austin, though this time he is on the opposing sideline while facing the Longhorns.

Barnes will lead Tennessee against Texas in the Big 12/SEC Challenge after previously spending 17 seasons with the Longhorns. From 1998-2015, Barnes led Texas to 16 NCAA Tournament appearances and the 2003 Final Four. He is the program’s all-time leader in wins (402) and Tournament appearances.

Prior to Saturday’s tip-off, Texas revealed a great tribute video for Barnes:

With so much to say, we’ll start with this.

Thank you Coach Barnes 🤘#HookEm x #UniteTheFamily pic.twitter.com/rYLKg2wZ1R

— Texas Men’s Basketball (@TexasMBB) January 30, 2022

Fortunately for the Volunteers, Barnes was quick to land in Knoxville after his time at Texas ended. He took over for Tennessee prior to the 2015-16 season.

Since then, Barnes has led the Vols to 137 total wins, 3 NCAA Tournament wins, and one regular-season SEC Championship. This season, Barnes has Tennessee up to No. 18 on the AP Poll and looking for another trip to March Madness.

Paul Harvey

Paul Harvey lives in Atlanta and covers SEC football.