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Rick Barnes Shares Hangman Tale, Honors Candace Parker's Vision

2/10/2025

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Tennessee Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes entertained guests at a banquet with a funny tale of playing Hangman against former Lady Vols star Candace Parker. As a two-time NCAA champion, Parker remains a powerful voice in women's basketball, passionately pushing for a WNBA team in Nashville that honors the legendary coach Pat Summitt and keeps Tennessee's rich basketball heritage alive.

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Tennessee Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes entertained guests at a banquet with a funny tale of playing Hangman against former Lady Vols star Candace Parker. As a two-time NCAA champion, Parker remains a powerful voice in women's basketball, passionately pushing for a WNBA team in Nashville that honors the legendary coach Pat Summitt and keeps Tennessee's rich basketball heritage alive.