Kentucky Basketball adds Alfred Aboya and John Pelphrey to coaching staff

The Kentucky men’s basketball program has officially announced the hiring of Alfred Aboya as an assistant coach and John Pelphrey as Director of Player Development ahead of the 2026-27 season. Aboya, previously the head coach of the Cameroon National Men’s Basketball Team, brings international recruiting experience, having focused on talent development at NBA Academy Africa. Pelphrey, a former Kentucky player and member of the Unforgettables, has extensive coaching experience, including stints at Tennessee Tech and Arkansas. Both are expected to contribute significantly to the team's future success.

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