Tennessee hires Rick Barnes as new head coach
Rick Barnes didn't stay unemployed for long.
Tennessee has hired the former Texas coach to serve the same role.
#VolNation, please join us in welcoming Rick Barnes to Rocky Top as the #Vols new head coach!
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— Tennessee Basketball (@Vol_Hoops) March 31, 2015
Barnes and the Longhorns mutually agreed to part ways Sunday.
The Volunteers fired Donnie Tyndall after a single season with the team. He was let go after the NCAA revealed his upcoming severe punishment for infractions committed while at Southern Miss.
Barnes, a four-time winner of the Big 12 Conference Coach of the Year, had a record of 402-180 over 17 seasons with the Longhorns, making the NCAA tournament 16 times.
In 2014, Texas had a 20-14 record, which concluded with a 56-48 loss to Butler in their tournament opener.
Tennessee finished the year with a 16-16 record.