Lanier, Rick Barnes and Texas

Why Rick Barnes benched Chaz Lanier vs. Texas: Not doing what he's 'paid to do'
Chaz Lanier had 10 points on 3-for-11 shooting in Tennessee basketball's 74-70 win at Texas on Saturday, which included a stern Rick Barnes lesson.
Rick Barnes on pulling Chaz Lanier at Texas for not shooting: ‘He is getting paid to do that’
If Chaz Lanier isn’t going to shoot the basketball, Rick Barnes isn’t going to play him. That’s how simple and how direct the message was from the head coach to his star transfer Saturday night against Texas at the Moody Center in Austin.
Rick Barnes benches Chaz Lanier, says Tennessee's leading scorer wasn't doing what he's 'getting paid to do'
Tennessee coach Rick Barnes gave leading scorer Chaz Lanier a quick hook just 11 seconds into the second half on Saturday at Texas, benching him for peeling off a screen and hurling an errant pass into the bench area.
No. 1 Tennessee vs Texas basketball game: Chaz Lanier, Tre Johnson, Rick Barnes top photos
Domantas Sabonis had 23 points and a career-high 28 rebounds and the Sacramento Kings used a fourth quarter rally to beat the Boston Celtics 114-97 on Friday night. The victory extended Sacramento's season-high win streak to six games. It was Sabonis’ 33rd double-double of the season and 24th game of his career with 20 or more rebounds.
Chaz Lanier scores 24 to lead No. 1 Tennessee over Norfolk State 67-52
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Chaz Lanier scored 24 points to lead No. 1 Tennessee to a 67-52 victory over stubborn Norfolk State on Tuesday. The Volunteers (13-0), off to the second best start in program history, got 10 points from Zakai Zeigler, Cade Phillips and Jordan Gainey. Igor Milicik had 10 rebounds.
Tennessee men's basketball coach says he benched top scorer for failing to do what he's 'getting paid to do'
Tennessee Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes explained why he decided to sit the team's leading scorer, Chaz Lanier, during Saturday's win over Texas.
Tennessee Basketball Coach Benched His Leading Scorer For Failing To Uphold Financial Agreement
Rick Barnes benched Tennessee leading scorer Chaz Lanier during the second half of Saturday's college basketball game against Texas. He is getting paid
Tennessee Basketball Coach Sparks Debate with NIL-Driven Bench Decision
Rick Barnes of the Tennessee Volunteers made waves by benching star player Chaz Lanier during a game, citing his NIL obligations in a move that could redefine college coaching strategies.
Chaz Lanier Gives Tennessee Men’s Hoops Another Unlikely Transfer Portal Triumph
One year after Dalton Knecht’s success, the Vols landed a fifth-year guard from North Florida who could help steer the last ...
Chaz Lanier of Tennessee is the AP men’s college basketball player of the week
Chaz Lanier of Tennessee is the AP men's college basketball player of the week. He is the second straight player from the top ...
Chaz Lanier picks up two National Player of the Week honors
Lanier is the lone player selected by the Associated Press. He is one of five players the USBWA (United States Basketball ...
Tennessee Basketball: Where Is Chaz Lanier Predicted To Be Drafted?
The Nashville, Tennessee star was projected to join the Atlanta Hawks in the 2nd round at pick 49 via Minnesota. Lanier would ...