It’s safe to say Rick Barnes was blindsided and less than pleased with Cam Carr’s decision to leave the team midseason. The veteran coach was asked about the situation following Tennessee’s win over MTSU and he didn’t mince words.
“He just walked out,” Barnes told the media following the game.
“We were obviously counting on him being part of the team. Surprised his teammates. They were very disappointed. So from here on, there is nothing to really talk about. He made his decision. No reason. It’s baffling to be quite honest with you.”
Carr was working back from a thumb injury and was expected to be a big part of the team in the second half of the season.