John Welch (basketball)
Fresno State Bulldogs | |
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Position | Long Beach State (assistant) |
1995–2002 | Fresno State (assistant) |
2002–2005 | Memphis Grizzlies (assistant) |
2005–2013 | Denver Nuggets (assistant) |
2013–2015 | Brooklyn Nets (assistant) |
2015–2016 | Sacramento Kings (assistant) |
2016–2020 | Los Angeles Clippers (assistant) |
2022 | Ostioneros de Guaymas |
2023–present | Kentucky (assistant) |
Career highlights and awards | |
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As assistant coach:
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John Welch (born February 17, 1963) is an American professional
Early life
Born in Portland, Maine, Welch attended Rancho High School in North Las Vegas, Nevada and was an All-State selection. He later played college basketball for Nevada and UNLV before starting a successful coaching career.
Coaching career
Fresno State
At Fresno State, Welch worked under head coach Jerry Tarkanian, a 2013 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame coach inductee.
Denver Nuggets
Welch worked under George Karl during his tenure with the Denver Nuggets.[1] Karl expressed his appreciation towards Welch, saying, "he's got great passion ... [and] tries something every day that we can get better at."[2]
Brooklyn Nets
Welch began his tenure with the Nets in 2013, the first season Jason Kidd was head coach.[3]
Sacramento Kings
On July 31, 2015, Welch was hired by the Sacramento Kings to be an assistant coach.[4]
Los Angeles Clippers
On September 23, 2016, Welch was hired as an assistant coach by the Los Angeles Clippers,[5] and served in the position until November 16, 2020.[6]
Ostioneros de Guaymas
On February 22, 2022, Welch was hired as the head coach of the Ostioneros de Guaymas, a Mexican team in the Circuito de Baloncesto de la Costa del Pacífico (CIBACOPA).[7]
Kentucky
On May 22, 2023, Welch was hired as an assistant coach by the Kentucky Wildcats.
References
- ^ Brooklyn Nets: Get To Know New Assistant Coach John Welch
- ^ Nuggets find gem in Welch
- ^ John Welch Bio
- ^ "Kings Announce Coaching Staff". NBA.com. July 31, 2015. Retrieved July 31, 2015.
- ^ "L.A. CLIPPERS ANNOUNCE BASKETBALL OPERATIONS ADDITIONS AND PROMOTIONS". NBA.com. September 23, 2016. Retrieved October 12, 2016.
- ^ "LA Clippers Finalize Coaching Staff For 2020-21 Season". NBA.com. November 16, 2020. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
- CIBACOPA. February 22, 2022. Archivedfrom the original on January 30, 2023. Retrieved July 7, 2023.