Tennessee men’s basketball coach says he benched top scorer for failing to do what he’s ‘getting paid to do’

Tennessee men's basketball coach says he benched top scorer for failing to do what he's 'getting paid to do'

Tennessee beat Texas, 74-70

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Tennessee head basketball coach Rick Barnes talks to Tennessee guard Chaz Lanier during the Arkansas game at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville on Jan. 4, 2025. (Angelina Alcantar/News Sentinel/USA Today Network via Imagn Images)

Tennessee guard Chaz Lanier drives on Florida forward Alex Condon on Jan. 7, 2025, in Gainesville. (AP Photo/Alan Youngblood)

Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes protests a call during the Florida game, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Gainesville. (AP Photo/Alan Youngblood)