Kentucky’s New Athletics Director J. Batt Charts Dual‑Sport Revival
J. Batt, the newly appointed athletics director at the University of Kentucky, says the Wildcats’ basketball and football programs must both thrive to sustain the department’s financial health. After a first‑day sit‑down with coaches Will Stein and Mark Pope, Batt emphasizes revenue, fan passion, and a return to the basketball gold standard.
Jun 16, 2026
