J Batt

Batt Set for July 28 Start as UK Athletics Director

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Financial Terms of the Michigan State University Buyout

J Batt will officially begin his tenure as the University of Kentucky’s new athletics director and CEO of Champions Blue LLC on July 28, 2026. The move concludes a period of uncertainty regarding his transition from Michigan State University to Lexington. UK originally announced Batt’s hiring on June 15, at which time the university stated … Read more

Kentucky hires Michigan State’s J Batt as athletics chief to boost fundraising and brand revenue

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Why Kentucky Hired Batt: Fundraising Records and a Proven Track Record

The University of Kentucky has named J Batt as its next athletics director and CEO of Champions Blue LLC, effective this summer, marking a high-profile shift in college athletics leadership after his yearlong tenure at Michigan State. The announcement comes as Kentucky seeks to maintain its status as a powerhouse in both athletics and academic … Read more