- Source of Wealth: Basketball
- Age: 65
- Birth Place: Hickory, North Carolina, USA
- Height: 5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
- Weight: 195 lbs (88 kg)
- Marital Status: Married (Candy Barnes)
- Full Name: Richard Dale Barnes
- Nationality: United States
- Date of Birth: July 17, 1954
- Occupation: Professional Basketball Coach
- Education: Lenoir-Rhyne College
- Children: 2 (Nick, Carley)
He coached the George Mason Patriots in the 1987-88 season and from 1988-89 until the 1993-94 season, he served as head coach of the Providence Friars. From 1994-95 season until 1997-98 season, he was hired as the head coach of Clemson Tigers, and from 19988-99 season up to the present season, he is serving as the head coach of Texas Longhorns.
Rick Barnes is a graduate of Lenoir-Rhyne College. In 2012, Rick Barnes is estimated to be worth $9 million.