< PreviousN ow in his 23rd year as Director of Athletics at the University of Kentucky, Mitch Barnhart continues to expand his impact on national and regional levels, all while leading his Wildcats to consistent achievement in the arenas of competition, in the class- room and in the community. Having the second-longest term of service among current ADs at schools in the Power 4 conferences, Barnhart’s experience, knowledge and synthe- sis of athletic and academic success have made him a highly respected and sought-after presence across the scope of collegiate sports. Barnhart has a long history of na- tional service, highlighted by a five- year term on the NCAA Men’s Basket- ball Tournament Committee that included a historic year as Chair of the first COVID-era event. He also served a stint on the College Football Playoff committee and is one of only four people who have served on the football playoff committee and as chair of the men’s basketball tournament. Dedicated to the advancement of those whom he guides, Barnhart’s national influ- ence has grown through his “AD tree” – ad- ministrators and coaches who have worked for him and become Division I athletics di- rectors – which now numbers seven. At Kentucky, the Wildcat athletic pro- gram placed in the top 20 of the NACDA Directors’ Cup national all-sports stand- ings from 2017-23 (no standings in 2020 because of the pandemic), one of only 10 schools that earned that distinction. The Directors’ Cup was established in 1993-94 and the best nine finishes in school histo- ry have been under Barnhart, all of which have come in the last 11 years that had final standings. UK Athletics hit a peak in the Directors’ Cup in the 2021-22 school year. Sparked by a national championship in rifle, an NCAA Tournament runner-up slot by men’s tennis, and third-place national finishes by wom- en’s indoor and outdoor track and field, UK ascended to a school-record ninth place among Division I schools, which now totals 362 members. Barnhart’s legacy at Kentucky includes success in a wide array of sports. All count- ed, UK has earned six NCAA champion- ship rings during Barnhart’s term, including men’s basketball in 2012, volleyball in ’20 and rifle in 2011, ’18, ’21 and ‘22. UK also has totaled 58 regular-season and tourna- ment conference championships under his leadership, including first-time titles in baseball, women’s tennis, men’s golf and women’s swimming and diving. Since 2020, five Wildcats have been named National Athlete of the Year in their sport. In addition, Asia Seidt of swimming and diving was chosen for the highly pres- tigious NCAA Woman of the Year award, covering all female athletes in all divisions, for her combination of athletic success, academic excellence and dedication to community service. Numerous additional Wildcats have won national awards for their performances on the field, in the classroom and in the community. On the conference level, during Barn- hart’s term, Wildcats have been named the SEC Male and Female Athlete of the Year, the SEC Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year, and the SEC Male and Female Community Service Leader of the Year. A school-record total of 20 Wildcat ath- letes and coaches participated in the Tokyo Olympics, bringing home a school-record 10 medals, including seven gold. With qualifying in progress while this was writ- ten, UK will have another strong contingent in the 2024 Paris Olympiad. The competitive success has been fol- lowed by personal recognition. In 2022, he was inducted into the (state of) Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame and he received the John L. Toner Award for excellence in ath- letics administration from the National Foot- ball Foundation and College Hall of Fame. Those honors added to a grow- ing list of accolades for Barnhart, who was selected the 2019 Division I AD of the Year by the SportsBusi- ness Journal. The accomplishments are a result of Barnhart’s work since his arrival in the summer of 2002. He has steadi- ly invested in the growth of all UK teams while maintaining a singular commitment to the holistic devel- opment of Wildcat student-athletes. At the heart of everything are the core values Barnhart has instilled in the department he leads: character, integrity, knowledge, stewardship and competitiveness. A department-wide 3.0 grade- point average among student-ath- letes and increased community service have been long-standing goals for Barn- hart. The GPA benchmark was first met in the spring semester of 2010 and has now reached a streak of 24 consecutive semes- ters. In spring 2020, UK achieved a cu- mulative GPA of 3.534, the best in school history. Community service has reached as much as 4,000 hours annually and includes out- reach to the Lexington area, the Common- wealth of Kentucky and as far away as Ethi- opia, the Dominican Republic and Panama. In December of 2021 and August 2022, when natural disasters devastated western and eastern Kentucky, a pair of telethons sponsored by UK Athletics raised more than $8 million and numerous student-athletes and staff took part in other fundraising proj- ects, supply assistance, cleanup and the re- building process. In addition to the extraordinary achieve- ments of his work world, reaching new heights is also a theme of his personal life. An avid mountain climber, Barnhart has scaled Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa, along with two of the most challenging peaks in the United States, Mount Rainier in Washington and the Grand Tetons in Wyoming. He also has performed two tandem parachute jumps with the Army Golden Knights. Impactful in community service, Barnhart has taken part in mission trips and is on the national advisory board of K-Love Radio. Barnhart is a native of Kansas City, Kan- sas. He and his wife, Connie, have three children and six grandchildren. 88 @KentuckyMBB Mitch Barnhart n Director of Athletics n University of KentuckyBrandon Garrison KENTUCKY TRADITIONWhether supporting their team on the court or each other in the community, Big Blue Nation is committed to the success of the Wildcat family. The UK Alumni Association operates under the same game plan as it works to serve the students, alumni and friends of the University of Kentucky. FAMILY IS EVERYTHING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, www.ukalumni.net/membership YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE W hen you stand for and with UK, you’re investing in the future of the university and the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Show your true colors by becoming a Life or Active Member of the UK Alumni Association today!Naismith Hall of Fame 1969 Adolph Rupp (Coach 1931-72) 1978 Cliff Hagan (1951-52, ’54) 1982 Frank Ramsey (1951-52, ‘54) 1993 Dan Issel (1968-70) 2000 C.M. Newton (MBB 1949-51; AD 1989-2000) 2008 Pat Riley (1965-67) 2010 Adrian Smith* (1956-58) 2013 Rick Pitino (Coach 1990-97) 2015 John Calipari (Coach 2010-24) Louie Dampier (1965-67) 2020 Eddie Sutton (Coach 1986-89) * Smith was inducted as a part of the 1960 USA Olympic Team National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame 2006 Cliff Hagan (1951-52, ’54) Dan Issel (1968-70) C.M. Newton (MBB 1949-51; AD 1989-2000) Frank Ramsey (1951-52, ‘54) Adolph Rupp (Coach 1931-72) 2011 Eddie Sutton (Coach 1986-89) 2012 Joe B. Hall (Coach 1973-85) Jim Host (Contributor 1957-59) UK Athletics Hall of Fame UK’s Athletic Hall of Fame, organized in 2005, recognizes and honors persons whose participation and contributions enriched and strengthened the university athletic program. Athletes are required to wait five years after completing their Wildcat playing careers before being eligible for the honor. The charter class was comprised of those individuals who had previously had their jersey retired at Rupp Arena, Kroger Field, Memorial Coliseum and Cliff Hagan Stadium. 2005 Cliff Barker (1947-49) Ralph Beard (1946-49) Jerry Bird (1954-56) Sam Bowie (1980-81, ‘84) Bob Burrow (1955-56) Burgess Carey (1925-26) Johnny Cox (1957-59) Louie Dampier (1965-67) John “Frenchy” DeMoisey (1932-34) Billy Evans (1952, ‘54-55) Richie Farmer (1989-92) Deron Feldhaus (1989-92) Jack Givens (1975-78) Phil Grawemeyer (1954-56) Kevin Grevey (1973-75) Alex Groza (1945, ‘47-49) Ralph Hacker (Broadcaster 1966-2000) Cliff Hagan (1951-52, ’54) Joe B. Hall (Coach 1973-85) Vernon Hatton (1956-58) Basil Hayden (1920-22) Jim Host (Contributor 1957-59) Dan Issel (1968-70) Wah Wah Jones (MBB 1946-49, FB 1945-48) Bill Keightley (Equipment Mgr. 1962-2008) Cawood Ledford (Broadcaster 1953-92) Kyle Macy (1978-80) Jamal Mashburn (1991-93) Cotton Nash (1962-64) John Pelphrey (1989-92) Rick Pitino (Coach 1990-97) Frank Ramsey (1951-52, ‘54) Russell Rice (SID 1967-87) Pat Riley (1965-67) Rick Robey (1975-78) Kenny Rollins (1943, ‘47-48) Gayle Rose (1952, ’54-55) Layton “Mickey” Rouse (1938-40) Adolph Rupp (Coach 1931-72) Forest “Aggie” Sale (1931-33) Carey Spicer (1929-31) Bill Spivey (1950-51) Claude Sullivan (Broadcaster 1948-67) Lou Tsioropoulos (1951-54) Kenny Walker (1983-86) Sean Woods (1990-92) 2006 Ellis Johnson (MBB, FB, BB, TF 1930-33) Adrian Smith (1956-58) 2007 Larry Conley (1964-66) Harry Lancaster (Dir. of Athletics, 1968-75; BB Head Coach 1947, 1951-65; Asst. Coach 1946-70) 2008 Tony Delk (1993-96) C.M. Newton (MBB 1949-51; AD 1989-2000) 2009 Mike Pratt (1968-70) 2010 Mike Casey (1968-69, 71) Billy Ray Lickert (1959-61) Tayshaun Prince (1999-02) 2012 Leroy Edwards (1935) 2013 Rex Chapman (1987-88) Orlando “Tubby” Smith (Coach, 1998-2007) 2014 Keith Bogans (2000-03) 2015 Antoine Walker (1994-96) 2016 Chuck Hayes (2002-05) 2017 John Wall (2010) 2018 Anthony Davis (2012) 2019 DeMarcus Cousins (2010) 2020 Ron Mercer (1996-97) Wayne Turner (1996-99) 2021 Nazr Mohammed (1996-98) 2022 Jim Andrews (1970-73) 2023 Dick Parsons (1958-61); Asst. Coach (1970-80) Rajon Rondo (2005-06) 2024 Jodie Meeks (2007-09) Pat Riley was selected to the UK Athletics Hall of Fame in 2005 and to the Naismith Hall of Fame in 2008. University of Kentucky Basketball n Hall of Fame @UKSportsNetwork 9192 @KentuckyMBB Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center A dolph Rupp was synonymous with win- ning. As coach of Kentucky, he was a pioneer in the Wildcats’ fast-break offense while becoming the winningest coach the game had ever seen. The site that now serves as a tribute to his outstanding coaching accomplishments – Rupp Arena – has become one of the most recognizable gymnasiums in the world while serving as home to college basket- ball’s most storied program. Now in its 49th season as the home court of Kentucky basketball, the facility has seen UK win more than 86% of its home games since it opened in 1976. Long considered the mecca of college basketball, Rupp Arena received a $16 mil- lion upgrade over the 2014-15 and 2015-16 seasons that has enhanced the fan experi- ence and once again made it one of the pre- mier venues in all of college basketball. The most notable updates include: n State-of-the-art Daktronics center-hung video board n 15mm ribbon boards n Replaced 16mm LED corner video boards with 6mm LED video boards to pro- duce HD quality image n L Acoustic Line Array audio speaker system n Total sanding and repainting of the floor to reflect UK’s updated branding and logo n New basketball goals and new shot clocks n Added press box seating to the east side of the arena n Replaced LED scorer’s table with 6mm version and moved the old 10mm scorer’s table to the opposite side of the floor for ra- dio broadcast seating n Replaced static ad panels in lower four corners of the arena with LED ad panels After renovations, Rupp Arena seats 20,500. Following the 2012 season, the Wild- cats received a $3.1 million renovation to their locker room. Funded with private do- nations, the facility features the actual floor from the 2012 championship game. It has its own kitchen and dining area, as well as hot and cold tubs inlaid with the UK logo. There is also a recruiting room that is available to all 22 sports at the University of Kentucky. Since the fall of 1976, the arena in down- town Lexington has served as home to four national championship teams at Kentucky. Six others have advanced to the Final Four. Thirteen seasons have witnessed the Cats go unbeaten at home. It has played host to more than 700 UK games, more than 30 KH- SAA Sweet Six- teens, a number of NBA exhibitions, 12 Men’s NCAA Tournaments, three Southeastern Conference Tour- naments and two Ohio Valley Conference Tournaments. A new floor was installed in 2001. With so many unforgettable moments, the old floor still maintained a value to hoop fans across the Bluegrass and beyond. Therefore, officials made pieces of the relic available for public sale, with proceeds going to the UK Basketball Museum, the KHSAA and to help offset the costs of the new playing floor. Thanks to an auction of additional sec- tions, like coaching boxes and lettered end zones, the old floor generated more than $250,000. Midcourt of the old floor rests in the main entrance of the Lexington Center. When assembled, the court lies 118 feet below the ceiling and is made of a high-grade northern maple. The floor can be removed and an ice rink can be constructed for ice shows or hockey games thanks to a $2.5 mil- lion renovation during the summer of 1996. But the playing surface is just one aspect of the impressive home of the Cats. Situated in downtown Lexington, Rupp Arena has played host to several premier basketball events. In March of 1985, all roads led to Lexington for the NCAA Final Four as Villanova shocked Georgetown in a memorable finale. In 1986, Rupp played host to both the SEC Tournament and the NCAA Women’s Final Four. On numerous other occasions, the arena has served as one stop en route to the NCAA title game. Starting in 2016, Rupp Arena hosted three straight NCAA women’s regional rounds. An awesome structure in sight and scope, the arena is divided into two seating areas. The lower level features 10,000 cushioned theater seats. The upper level has 10,500 seats with new chairback seats in sections 211-217 and 228-234. The latter can be vi- sually isolated to provide more natural set- ting for small shows. Built by the city of Lexington, the are- na is the major portion of the $53 million Lexington Center complex, which includes an expanded convention-exhibition hall, a 50-store tri-level enclosed shopping mall and a Hyatt Regency Hotel. In January 2001, the Wildcats began utilizing a new lights-out introduction, fea- turing a video presentation and indoor fire- works. Rupp Arena Facts Capacity: 20,500 UK’s record: 661-85 (.889) Most Wins in a Season: 19 (2014-15) Longest Winning Streak: 54 (11/13/09 to 12/1/12) Packed to the Rafters • Now in its 49th season as the home court of Kentucky basketball, the facility has seen UK win more than 86% of its home games since it opened in 1976 • Prior to reducing seating capacity for the 2019-20 season, Kentucky led the nation in average home attendance in 20 of the previous 24 seasons • Since Rupp Arena opened for the 1976-77 season, and excluding the 2020-21 season that was affected by the COVID-19 pan- demic, UK has ranked either first or sec- ond in average attendance every season • Chair-back seating was installed in the upper-sideline area prior to the 2019-20 season. Two club areas for season ticket holders opened in 2021-22 season with a third opening during the 2022-23 season • A center-hung scoreboard, ribbon boards, a new sound system and lighting were installed over the 2014-15 and 2015-16 seasonsRupp Arena at Central Bank Center Records @UKSportsNetwork 93 Team Records Category Kentucky Opponent Points in a Game 127 vs. LSU (3/4/1995) 116, UL Lafayette (12/23/1989) Points in a Half 69 (1st) vs. Marshall (11/24/2023) 67, (2nd) UL Lafayette (12/23/1989) Margin of Victory 74 vs. Tennessee-Martin (11/26/1994) 35, LSU (1/18/1987) Field Goals Made 49 vs. Kentucky State (12/15/2001) 41, UL Lafayette (12/23/1989) Field Goals Attempted 103 vs. UL Lafayette (12/23/1989) 89, UL Lafayette (12/23/1989) Field-Goal Percentage .722 vs. Mississippi State (2/15/1986) .650, Northwestern State (11/22/1985) 3-Pointers Made 20 vs. LSU (3/4/1995) 19, VMI (11/18/2018) 3-Pointers Attempted 53 vs. UL Lafayette (12/23/1989) 40, Alabama (2/19/2022) 3-Point Goal Percentage .692 vs. Drexel (12/21/2009) .714, Austin Peay (11/29/1986) .714, Alabama (1/21/2012) Free Throws Made 44 vs. Vanderbilt (1/19/1980) 41, Arkansas (1/25/1992) Free Throws Attempted 56 vs. Mississippi State (2/28/1977) 49, Arkansas (1/25/1992) Free-Throw Percentage 1.000 vs. Austin Peay (12/19/2009) 1.000, East Tennessee State (12/21/1984) 1.000 vs. Florida (2/7/2012) 1.000, Hartford (12/29/2009) 1.000 vs. Florida (2/22/2020) 1.000, Boise State (12/10/2013) 1.000, Texas A&M (1/21/23) Rebounds 62 vs. Bowling Green (12/17/1976) 62, UL Lafayette (12/23/1989) 62 vs. Morehead State (12/16/1995) Assists 33 vs. Kentucky State (12/15/2001) 25, Georgia (2/24/1985) Turnovers 29 vs. Eastern Kentucky (12/5/2000) 42, Tennessee-Martin (11/26/1994) Blocked Shots 18 vs. St. John’s (12/1/2011) 13, Alabama (2/20/1996), Mississippi State (2/3/2009) Steals 23 vs. Mississippi State (2/3/1991) 17, Georgia (2/3/1990) 23 vs. Tennessee-Martin (11/26/1994) Personal Fouls 35 vs. Auburn (2/4/1981) 36, LSU (1/25/1982) Individual Records Category Kentucky Opponent Points 40, Derrick Miller vs. Vanderbilt (2/7/1990) 45, David Robinson, Navy (1/25/1987) Field Goals Made 15, Patrick Patterson vs. Tennessee State (12/22/2008) 17, Freeman Williams, Portland State (1/16/1977) 15, Derrick Miller vs. Vanderbilt (2/7/1990) Field Goals Attempted 28, Derrick Miller vs. Vanderbilt (2/7/1990) 40, Freeman Williams, Portland State (1/16/1977) 3-Pointers Made 9, Tony Delk vs. TCU (1/20/1996) 11, Corey Allmond, Sam Houston State (11/19/2009) 3-Pointers Attempted 18, Derrick Miller vs. Tennessee Tech (12/6/1989) 17, Chris Jackson, LSU (2/15/1990) 17, Vincent Yarbrough, Tennessee (2/19/2002) Free Throws Made 18, Dwight Anderson vs. Mississippi State (2/12/1979) 16, Dan Cross, Florida (2/18/1995) Free Throws Attempted 23, Dwight Anderson vs. Mississippi State (2/12/1979) 18, Ronnie Williams, Florida (1/17/1983) Rebounds 28, Oscar Tshiebwe vs. Western Kentucky (12/22/2021) 21, Shaquille O'Neal, LSU 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