Rick Barnes is set to stay at Tennessee for at least a few more seasons.

UT athletic director Danny White announced on Tuesday that Barnes has been extended as the program’s head basketball coach through the 2027-28 campaign.

“We are thrilled to be able to extend Rick and continue to build on the tremendous men’s basketball program he has developed here on Rocky Top,” White said in a program release. “He has infused a fantastic culture within our team and our players have represented Tennessee in a first-class manner both on the court and in the classroom.

“Our fans have responded to help create an electric atmosphere on gamedays and I can’t wait to watch the Vols continue our quest for more championships under Rick’s leadership.”

Barnes is entering his 9th season as the head coach of the Vols. Tennessee has posted a 175-92 mark under Barnes, with 5 straight NCAA Tournament berths. Barnes took UT to the Sweet 16 last season, capping a 25-11 season.

“Tennessee has always been great to me and my family,” Barnes said via Tennessee. “I thank Danny and this great University for the opportunity as we gear up for the upcoming season. With all of the excitement surrounding campus and the city of Knoxville as a whole, I’m thrilled that we can continue being a part of that positive momentum on campus. I’m extremely blessed and don’t take any of it for granted. It’s an exciting time to be a Vol.”

Tennessee will travel to Michigan State for a charity exhibition game benefitting Maui relief efforts on Oct. 29.