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John Calipari adds longtime NBA assistant John Welch to Kentucky basketball coaching staff

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LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky men's basketball added to its staff Monday, hiring John Welch as an assistant coach.

Welch will help coach John Calipari and his staff with developing offensive strategies, as well as contributing to scouting and game planning. Welch also will do on-court individual training and film sessions with players.

“I am thrilled to be joining the Kentucky basketball program,” Welch said in a statement. “I look forward to working with Coach Cal and his tremendous coaching and support staff. Helping players grow and develop has always been my passion as a coach, and I can’t wait to get in the gym with our team this summer.