University of Kentucky

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

Milan Momcilovic Commits to Kentucky Basketball in Major Recruiting Win

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A Major Recruiting Win for Mark Pope

Milan Momcilovic, the top-ranked player in the transfer portal, committed to the University of Kentucky on Monday, ending a high-stakes recruiting battle. The 6-foot-8 forward, who withdrew from the 2026 NBA Draft on May 27, chose the Wildcats over finalists including the Louisville Cardinals and the Arizona Wildcats. A Major Recruiting Win for Mark Pope … Read more