CHICAGO (AP) DePaul has hired DeWayne Peevy as its athletic director to replace the retiring Jean Lenti Ponsetto.

Peevy, previously the deputy athletic director at Kentucky, will be introduced on Tuesday. He spent 12 years at Kentucky, where he began in media relations and recently served as administrator for the men's basketball program, among other duties. Peevy also oversaw the department's fundraising and helped secure substantial gifts toward the building of a new football training facility and other projects.

Peevy also worked eight years at the Southeastern Conference, including four as media director of the men's basketball tournament.