DURHAM – Duke University Vice President and Director of Athletics Nina King announced Monday the hiring of Brian Barnes to the position of director of swimming and diving. Barnes, who spent the last three years as the associate head coach at NC State, is the Blue Devils' sixth head coach in the program's history.
"We are absolutely thrilled that Brian and his family are joining the Duke Blue Devil family," said King. "His passion and knowledge of the sport, along with his compassion for student-athletes resonated with us during the hiring process.