Event Brief
Willie Robertson surprises Vols coach Rick Barnes
Filed: Apr 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Summary: Willie Robertson made a surprise appearance as Rick Barnes announced Earl Grant's hiring on Tennessee's staff.
WHO: Tennessee men's basketball coach Rick Barnes; Willie Robertson; Earl Grant
WHAT: Barnes joked Robertson was joining his coaching staff and announced Grant as an assistant coach
WHEN: Apr 23, 2026 at 4:32 PM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, TN
WHY: Barnes was announcing a staff addition for Tennessee men's basketball.
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