Report: Kentucky AD Mitch Barnhart to retire after 24 years

Longtime Kentucky athletic director Mitch Barnhart is expected to announce his retirement in the "near future," ESPN reported on Tuesday.

Barnhart, 66, has overseen the Wildcats' athletic department since 2002 and is the longest-tenured athletic director in any of the Power Four conferences.

In August 2023, Barnhart signed an extension on his contract through 2028. According to reports, his deal includes a clause allowing him to step down in July 2026 to transition to a non-athletic...