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Brian Scroggins, a Gatton alum, poses for a picture in front of a neon sign that reads "Draft Kings Casino." He is wearing a UK blue sweatshirt that reads "Kentucky Wildcats."

From Gatton to DraftKings: MBA/JD alum Brian Scroggins builds a career at the intersection of sports, law and analytics

Brian Scroggins, a graduate of the University of Kentucky’s MBA/JD dual degree program, now works as senior manager of casino operations at DraftKings, one of the world’s leading sports gaming and entertainment companies. As the NCAA Tournament approaches each spring, his work sits at the intersection of sports, analytics, technology and regulation — a career path that began during his time at UK.

7 students pose for a picture in the front of Kincaid Auditorium. 6 of the students are wearing black outfits, while one is wearing white. They are all smiling.

Gatton Expands Its Entrepreneurship Focus — From Classroom to Kentucky’s Startup Pipeline

Entrepreneurship at the Gatton College of Business and Economics is no longer confined to a single center or elective course. It is becoming a coordinated effort spanning new faculty hires, expanded programming, community partnerships and a growing pipeline that now reaches into Kentucky’s high schools.

Two VACE participants stand with a sign between an orange and blue balloon arch. Both individuals are African American Males wearing dark colored suits. The sign they are holding says "GSE Collegiate Pitch, 2nd place, $7,000, EdgeTrack Solutions, Developed Track 2026."

Student Entrepreneurs Successfully Pitch For $44,000 in Funding

Teams From 8 Kentucky Colleges Competed in Kentucky’s Largest Intercollegiate Business Pitch

Events

Mar 19

MBA Full-time Program Info Session

11:30am

Online

Mar 23

MBA Part-time Program Info Session

11:30am

Online

Mar 24

Supply Chain Forum 2026

9:00am

Gatton Student Center