Kentucky has targeted Michigan State athletic director J Batt to become the school’s new athletic director, according to sources.
The position is one of the most visible in college athletics, with Kentucky’s men’s basketball program among the sport’s most recognizable brands. The athletic director role also carries broad responsibility across the university’s full athletics department.
Batt currently serves as athletic director at Michigan State. Kentucky’s interest marks a significant development as the school works to fill a key leadership position overseeing its athletic programs.
Key Leadership Search
No additional details were immediately available regarding the timing of a potential move or the status of any agreement. Kentucky’s focus on Batt signals the school is moving forward in its search for a new athletics leader.