Mendenhall and Flemons Complete the NCAA Career in Sports Forum

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Last week, Olivia Mendenhall and DaRoyce Flemons attended the NCAA’s Career in Sports Forum. Hosted by the NCAA’s leadership development team, the four-day event in Indianapolis brought together over 150 student-athletes. These Wildcats got the most out of the experience, bringing back lots of great insight and connections within the sports industry.

The forum featured a diverse array of speakers, including Joey Graziano III, executive vice president of strategy and new business ventures for Pacers Sports and Entertainment, and Lacee’ Carmon-Johnson, director of basketball advancement for the Toronto Raptors. Jennifer Lynne Williams, chief development officer at USA Basketball, was also featured at the event.

The Career in Sports Forum focuses on professional development, equipping participants with the tools to navigate their careers effectively. The forum also emphasized the significance of self-awareness and the willingness to adapt and grow, essential traits for success in the sports industry.

“Over these four days I connected with athletes all over the country, learned valued knowledge about leadership and life beyond athletics, and learned more about my own personal and professional development,” Mendenhall said. “Thank you to the NCAA for this incredible opportunity to attend the Career in Sports Forum. Also, a big thanks to the Kentucky Road, UK Athletics, and UK Swim and Dive for allowing me to have this experience.”