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Matt Jones interviews J Batt, Kentucky's new athletic director

On3.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 9:47 PM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Matt Jones interviews J Batt, Kentucky's new athletic director
Summary

Matt Jones conducted an interview with J Batt, the newly appointed athletic director and CEO of Champions Blue at Kentucky. The meeting took place over Zoom, marking one of Batt's initial interactions with the media. Batt's appointment comes as Kentucky seeks to enhance its athletic programs. It follows a period of transition for the university's sports leadership and aims to improve both operational and competitive aspects of its athletics.

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  • •J Batt is the new athletic director at Kentucky.
  • •Matt Jones interviewed Batt via Zoom.
  • •Batt also serves as CEO of Champions Blue.
  • •The appointment aims to improve Kentucky's athletic programs.
  • •This follows a transition in the university's sports leadership.
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  • 9:47 PMOn3.com — Matt Jones goes 1-on-1 with J Batt, Kentucky's new AD - On3
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Matt Jones goes one-on-one with J Batt, Kentucky's new CEO of Champions Blue and Athletic Director.

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