Kentucky and JMI Sports are almost finished hammering out a two-year, multi million dollar deal for Nikola Kusturica. Kentucky’s main hold up right now is getting a deal set for keeping him for year two.
BBN fans are heading for a fantastic ride this year under @CoachMarkPope as he has assembled a team that will cause @SEC teams a nightmare! He has scored big time in the transfer portal baby ! @kentuckyMBB will be “awesome baby” in 2026-27 ! https://t.co/EuMKufAr1s
Finally, I asked UK AD J Batt about his many moves on his resume and whether he is here to stay…referring to his young kids he said:
“This is where our boys will graduate high school. I am here to stay. This is a destination job”
I am pleased to announce that J Batt has accepted my offer to become CEO of Champions Blue and Director of @UKAthletics at the @universityofky.
J described our work as being in the “opportunity business.” That perspective reflects not only the role of athletics, but the mission we all share at UK.
Please join me in welcoming J and his family to Big Blue Nation.