Kentucky names J Batt as new athletics director, ending Mitch Barnhart’s era
The Wildcats announced a leadership change in their athletics department, selecting J Batt as the next athletics director as Mitch Barnhart steps aside.
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The Wildcats announced a leadership change in their athletics department, selecting J Batt as the next athletics director as Mitch Barnhart steps aside.
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