Kentucky extends AD Mitch Barnhart's contract through 2022

Kentucky athletic director Mitch Barnhart isn't going anywhere anytime soon.

The university extended Barnhart's contract through June 2022, according to Jennifer Smith of the Lexington Herald-Leader.

The new deal will see Barnhart's $730,000 salary increase each year, with him set to earn $925,000 in 2021, plus bonuses.

Barnhart was named Kentucky's athletic director in 2002. He was recently appointed to the men's national basketball selection committee, which is a five-year appointment, and the SEC Network Content Committee.

The 56-year-old was named the 2015 Athletic Director of the Year, and has overseen nearly $300 million in facility renovations, including the $45-million football practice field.

Barnhart previously held the same position at Oregon State from 1998-2002.