New University of Kentucky Athletics Director J Batt to begin tenure this July

New University of Kentucky Athletics Director J Batt to begin tenure this July

Justin "J" Batt, who was recently appointed as the new University of Kentucky (UK) Athletics Director and the CEO of Champions Blue LLC in June, will begin his tenure on July 28 at the university.

J Batt to officially start at Kentucky July 28; MSU to receive $3.95M

Michigan State is making a million dollars less on the buyout for Kentucky-bound athletic director J Batt.

J Batt Set to Begin Tenure at UK

J Batt will begin his tenure as CEO of Champions Blue LLC and UK Athletics Director on July 28, University of Kentucky officials announced Thursday. “From my first discussions with President (Eli) Capilouto and others at UK, I was certain that this is the absolute right opportunity for us,” Batt said. “Kentucky’s storied history, the opportunity to serve the best fans in the country, the University’s strong institutional alignment and innovative…