2026-27 Tennessee basketball roster

TL;DR

The 2026-27 Tennessee basketball season marks Rick Barnes' 12th year as head coach. He has led the team to multiple NCAA Tournament appearances, including the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight in recent years.

Key points

2026-27 season is Rick Barnes' 12th year as head coach
Barnes has a 257–121 record at Tennessee
Tennessee won SEC regular-season championships in 2018 and 2024
Barnes has led the team to the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 and Elite Eight
His annual salary is $6,200,000

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Rick Barnes

Tennessee

The 2026-27 basketball season will be the 12th for Tennessee under head coach Rick Barnes.

He enters the 2026-27 campaign after advancing to the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 in the last four years and appeared in the Elite Eight for three consecutive seasons.

Barnes has compiled a a 257–121 (122–73 SEC) record at Tennessee, winning a SEC regular-season championship in 2018 and 2024, and the 2022 SEC Tournament.

He ranks fifth nationally for total pay ($6,200,00) and has a $12,250,000 school buyout, according to the updated USA TODAY Men's Basketball Head Coach Salaries database following the 2025-26 season.

Since 1987, Barnes has compiled a 861–435 career record and has one NCAA Tournament Final Four appearance (2003).

Below is Tennessee’s 2026-27 basketball roster with returning players, high school commitments and transfers.

More: 2026 Tennessee basketball transfer portal tracker

2026-27 Tennessee basketball roster


Name	Position	Class

Q&A

What is Rick Barnes' coaching record at Tennessee?

Rick Barnes has a coaching record of 257–121 at Tennessee, including a 122–73 record in the SEC.

How much does Rick Barnes earn as Tennessee's head coach?

Rick Barnes ranks fifth nationally for total pay, earning $6,200,000 annually.

What achievements has Tennessee basketball accomplished under Rick Barnes?

Under Rick Barnes, Tennessee has won two SEC regular-season championships and one SEC Tournament title, along with multiple NCAA Tournament appearances.