Spring 2025

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Rick Barnes leads No. 1 Tennessee, wants players to 'understand who Jesus Christ is'

Rick Barnes, head coach of No. 1 Tennessee, is fueled by his faith. "We should want our players to understand who Jesus Christ is."

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Coach Rick Barnes thanks God as Tennessee men collect first SEC title in 43 years

Under seventh-year head coach Rick Barnes, the Tennessee men's basketball team finally accomplished something it...

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Coach Rick Barnes sends daily prayer to ESPN's Dick Vitale: 'God is using him in a great way'

Sunday morning, following his team's 52-51 loss to Texas on Saturday, Tennessee men's basketball coach...

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NEW 'TABLE FORTY' PODCAST: Tennessee Basketball Coach Rick Barnes

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes discusses coaching, building relationships, and how came to know the Lord.

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NEW PODCAST: Rick Barnes, Tennessee Men's Basketball Coach

THIS IS EPISODE 324 OF THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST Rick Barnes is the head coach...

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Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes named National Coach of the Year by USBWA

Fresh off leading his team into the Sweet 16 of the 2019 NCAA Tournament, Tennessee...

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Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes lives his life for the Lord

Rick Barnes is a name synonymous in college basketball. The longtime college hoops coach has...

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Kings' Harrison Barnes, a 'devout Christian,' locked in playoff battle vs. former team

The Warriors, former teammates, are now opponents for Kings forward Harrison Barnes. Yet he's concerned primarily with bringing glory to God.

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Harrison Barnes leans on Scripture after learning of trade to Sacramento Kings

After two and a half years with the Dallas Mavericks, forward Harrison Barnes was traded...

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High Point seniors credit 'Lord and Savior Jesus Christ' ahead of NCAA Tournament debut

High Point is off to the men's NCAA Tournament for the first time. "The thing that has helped us so much is my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ."

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All-American candidate John Tonje leads Wisconsin while knowing 'Jesus is King'

A surprise All-American candidate, Wisconsin's John Tonje leads the Badgers into the NCAA Tournament knowing "God always has a plan."

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Perseverance, faith pay off for Indiana senior Anthony Leal, who aims to 'bring glory to Jesus'

Indiana senior guard Anthony Leal credits his faith in God for helping him persevere and earn a starting spot for the Hoosiers.

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Tennessee's Jahmai Mashack leverages buzzer-beater to launch food drive fundraiser

After his game-winner, Tennessee guard Jahmai Mashack thanked "my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ" and set up a fundraiser for a local food bank.

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UConn center Tarris Reed Jr. credits late-season emergence to 'locking in' with the Lord

UConn's Tarris Reed Jr. is coming off the best game of his three-year college career. "I got back to speaking to the Lord," he says.

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No. 1 Auburn men's basketball bonded by faith, 'having a relationship with God'

Auburn remains No. 1 in the rankings while many players are sharing their faith. "It's unique to see guys use their platform to glorify God."

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