Mitch Barnhart is one of, if not the, most successful athletic directors in the country, boosting UK Athletics’ performance in all sports during his 22-year tenure. Now, he’s here to stay for a little while longer. A source tells KSR’s Matt Jones that the University of Kentucky is extending Barnhart’s contract through June 2028. Previously, it was set to expire after the 2025-2026 school year. An announcement from the university is expected this afternoon.
Since Barnhart took the job in 2002, Kentucky has earned six NCAA championship rings, including men’s basketball in 2012, volleyball in ’20, and rifle in 2011, ’18, ’21, and ‘22. UK also has totaled 54 regular-season and tournament conference championships under his leadership, including first-time titles in baseball, women’s tennis, men’s golf, and women’s swimming and diving.
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Matt Jones using his pen while he speaks is classic😂
At some point people will understand that Mitch and Cal are going nowhere.
UK administration loves what they are doing