Overview

• Athletic director Danny White announced the agreement Thursday, framing it as a commitment to keep Barnes in charge for the rest of his career.
• The contract is set through April 15, 2028 and automatically renews each April 15 to maintain a constant three-year term.
• Barnes will earn a reported $6 million per year, placing him among the seven highest-paid coaches in men's college basketball, according to USA TODAY.
• If fired without cause before April 15, 2028, Tennessee would owe 100% of his salary, with no buyout owed after that date and no payment owed if he retires; taking another head job within two years would require him to pay up to $1 million per remaining contract year.
• Tennessee cites competitive results under Barnes, including back-to-back Elite Eights, three SEC titles and a 232-109 record across 10 seasons.