Since Rick Barnes took over Tennessee in 2015 we hear this story at least twice a season. Barnes and UK head coach John Calipari are boys, and Calipari helped convinced Barnes to take the Tennessee job.
But the two seem like they’re ready to take their relationship to the next level after Wednesday’s SEC Media Day.
Here are the Top Five bromance quotes from the two coaches picked to finish top two in the league:
- I look at Rick like he’s a brother, well an older brother. He’s helped me throughout my career.