DePaul hires Peevy from Kentucky to replace Ponsetto as AD

CHICAGO (AP) — DePaul has hired DeWayne Peevy as its athletic director to replace the retiring Jean Lenti Ponsetto. Peevy was previously the deputy athletic director at Kentucky. He began in media relations at Kentucky and recently served as administrator for the men’s basketball program. 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 takes over on Sept. 1 for Pensetto, who announced her retirement in June after 18 years in the position and 45 at the school.