Head coach Rick Barnes is without doubt one of the most storied figures in school basketball’s historical past. He is discovered success all over the place he is coached and has revitalized a number of nationwide manufacturers.
The North Carolina native was acknowledged by his house state for his accomplishments on Tuesday. The North Carolina Sports activities Corridor of Fame will welcome Barnes and fourteen of his friends into its prestigious community on April 21.
Barnes launched a press release via Tennessee’s athletic division on Tuesday, thanking these concerned for serving to him attain this monumental milestone.
“The North Carolina Sports activities Corridor of Fame is a ‘Who’s Who’ of legendary figures—lots of whom I’ve regarded as much as. To be chosen as a coach, a lot of the credit score must go to having excellent employees members at my facet all through my profession and great gamers alongside the best way.”
Your entire inductee record consists of:
Rick BarnesJerry StackhouseDonald EvansTrudi LaceyBob JacksonTom HigginsCurtis StrangeJason BrownRosie ThompsonJeff DavisTom Fazio Ellen GriffinClarkston HinesRonald RogersJohn Sadri
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Whereas that is an unimaginable accomplishment, Barnes instantly returned to work making ready for the Georgia Bulldogs. The purple and black are 13-6 this season and sq. off towards the Tennessee Volunteers on Wednesday night.
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