Mitch Barnhart is continuing his lengthy tenure as the UK athletics director for the foreseeable future. Friday morning KSR reported Barnhart signed a contract extension to remain in Lexington through June 2028. He is the second-longest tenured athletic director in the Power Five.
“There’s no place we would rather be…,” Barnhart shared Friday morning. “…This place is incredibly special to us. We feel like we’re in the fabric of the Commonwealth, more importantly of Lexington and the university.”
Shortly after the news became official, Mitch Barnhart joined Kentucky Sports Radio with Matt Jones to discuss where the Wildcats stand on a variety of issues.