Rick Barnes's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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Rick Barnes

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Rick Barnes.

Rick Barnes is a prominent American college basketball coach, currently leading the University of Tennessee. He's celebrated for his successful tenure at the University of Texas (1998-2015), where he consistently led the team to the NCAA Tournament (16 out of 17 seasons), including 14 consecutive appearances and a Final Four berth in 2003. Prior to Texas, Barnes held head coaching positions at George Mason, Providence, and Clemson. His NCAA Tournament record stands at 28-26, solidifying his reputation as a highly accomplished coach in collegiate basketball.

1978: Last SEC Tournament Title

In the 2021-22 season, Tennessee won their first SEC Tournament title since the 1978-79 season.

1982: Last First-Team All-American

In the 2018-19 season, Dale Ellis was Tennessee's first player to be named a first-team All American since 1982.

1994: First Post-Season Conference Tournament Championship

In 1994, while at Providence, Rick Barnes won his first post-season conference tournament championship.

1996: Highest Ranking in Clemson History

During the 1996-97 season, Rick Barnes' Clemson Tigers spent one week ranked second in the AP Poll, marking the highest ranking in school history.

1999: Start of Consecutive NCAA Tournament Appearances

In 1999, Rick Barnes began a streak of 14 consecutive NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament appearances with the University of Texas, which lasted until 2012.

1999: Big 12 Coach of the Year

In 1999, Rick Barnes won his first Big 12 Coach of the Year award.

2003: Final Four Appearance

In 2003, Rick Barnes guided the Texas Longhorns to the Final Four, their first in over 50 years.

2006: Elite Eight Appearance

In 2006, Rick Barnes led the Texas Longhorns to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament.

2007: Kevin Durant Player of the Year

In 2007, Kevin Durant, coached by Rick Barnes, was named national player of the year.

2008: Another Elite Eight Appearance

In 2008, Rick Barnes once again guided the Texas Longhorns to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament.

2010: First #1 Ranking

In 2010, Rick Barnes led the Texas Longhorns to their first #1 ranking.

2014: Fourth Big 12 Coach of the Year Award

In 2014, Rick Barnes won his fourth Big 12 Coach of the Year award.

2018: Southeastern Conference Coach of the Year

In 2018, Rick Barnes was named Southeastern Conference Coach of the Year after leading the Volunteers to a share of their first regular-season SEC title in a decade.

2018: Naismith College Coach of the Year

In 2018, Rick Barnes was named the Naismith College Coach of the Year.

2019: 700th Career Win

In the 2019-20 season, Rick Barnes won his 700th game as a head coach.

2021: SEC Tournament Title

In the 2021-22 season, Rick Barnes led Tennessee to their first SEC Tournament title since the 1978-79 season.

2023: 800th Career Win

In the 2023-24 season, Rick Barnes earned his 800th career win as a head coach.

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