Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes says the quiet part loud when asked why he benched player In the aftermath of a close win over a conference rival, University of Tennessee men's basketball coach Rick Barnes revealed that he purposely benched a player who turned down a shot.
After the game, Barnes revealed that he purposely benched starting guard Chaz Lanier - who transferred to Tennessee after starring at the University of North Florida.
Tennessee coach Rick Barnes said he benched a player because he didn't take a shot.
Barnes said the quiet part out loud, revealing that Lanier's decision to pass up a play which was designed for him to take a shot led to some time off the floor.
Barnes said guard Chaz Lanier was benched because he didn't do "what you're paid to do".
