In Reply to: I remember all the top flight coaches beating down our door... posted by nachosgrande on March 24, 2026 at 19:58:49
In April 2019, Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes was the top target for the UCLA head coaching job but turned it down to stay in Knoxville. The deal fell apart primarily due to a standoff over his $5 million buyout at Tennessee. Barnes expressed that he nearly left, but ultimately decided to remain, later signing an extension, with the Bruins hiring Mick Cronin instead.