John Pelphrey joins Kentucky Basketball coaching staff

Mark Pope has found a new assistant, as John Pelphrey is joining the Kentucky Basketball coaching staff as the director of player development, according to KSR's Jack Pilgrim.

A UK legend who was part of The Unforgettables, Pelphrey played in Lexington from 1987-92. The Paintsville native would later play professionally in France before beginning his coaching career on Eddie Sutton's staff at Oklahoma State in 1993.