Following 24 hours of pure panic, Tennessee fans can officially breathe easy — Rick Barnes is staying put according to Chris Low.
Sources tell me that @RickBarnesUT has decided to remain as @Vol_Hoops’ head coach after UCLA came after him with a lucrative offer that would have paid him $5 million per year. Barnes finalized his decision to stay at Tennessee on Monday after the Vols countered with a new deal.
— Chris Low (@ClowESPN) April 9, 2019
The UCLA Bruins came calling for Barnes over the weekend, looking to put an end to their prolonged search for a Steve Alford replacement.