# Dominick Welch > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Dominick_Welch > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Dominick_Welch.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominick_Welch > Source revision: 1349955878 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{short description|American basketball player and rapper (born 1998)}} {{Infobox basketball biography | name = Dominick Welch | image = File:Domwelch.jpg | caption = Welch in 2023 | number = 8 | position = [Shooting guard](/source/Shooting_guard) | height_ft = 6 | height_in = 5 | weight_lb = | league = [BSL](/source/Basketball_Super_League_(North_America)) | team = [KW Titans](/source/KW_Titans) | birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1998|8|27}} | birth_place = [Buffalo, New York](/source/Buffalo%2C_New_York), US | high_school = *[Cheektowaga Central](/source/Cheektowaga_Central_High_School) (2013–2017) *SPIRE Institute (2017–2018) | college = *[St. Bonaventure](/source/St._Bonaventure_University) (2018–2022) *[Alabama](/source/University_of_Alabama) (2022–2023) | draft_year = 2023 | career_start = 2023 | years1 = 2023 | team1 = [UBSC Graz](/source/UBSC_Graz) | years2 = 2024 | team2 = [Buffalo eXtreme](/source/Buffalo_eXtreme) | years3 = 2024 | team3 = [Montréal Toundra](/source/Montr%C3%A9al_Toundra) | years4 = 2024–2025 | team4 = [KW Titans](/source/KW_Titans) | years5 = 2025 | team5 = [Team FOG Næstved](/source/Team_FOG_N%C3%A6stved) | years6 = 2026 | team6 = [Windsor Express](/source/Windsor_Express) | years7 = 2026–present | team7 = [KW Titans](/source/KW_Titans) | highlights = *NIT All-Tournament Team ([2022](/source/2022_National_Invitation_Tournament)) *WNY Player of the Year (2017) }} '''Dominick Welch''' (born August 27, 1998) is an American professional [basketball](/source/basketball) player who plays for the [KW Titans](/source/KW_Titans) of [Basketball Super League](/source/Basketball_Super_League_(North_America)). He played [college basketball](/source/college_basketball) for [St. Bonaventure University](/source/St._Bonaventure_University) and later the [University of Alabama](/source/University_of_Alabama). Welch is also a [rapper](/source/rapper) who writes and records music as '''Domo D'''. ==History== ===High school career=== Dominick Welch was born in [Buffalo, New York](/source/Buffalo%2C_New_York) to Brandon and Angelo Welch.{{cite web | title=Men's Basketball | website=University of Alabama Athletics | date=October 24, 2023 | url=https://rolltide.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/dom-welch/8263 | access-date=January 21, 2024}} Welch was promoted to the varsity team at [Cheektowaga Central High School](/source/Cheektowaga_Central_High_School) in eighth grade, leading them to their first-ever Section VI championship.{{cite web | last=Slaughter | first=Marquel | last2=Democrat | first2=Rochester | title=The Buffalo community raised him. On NCAA stage, Dom Welch wears hometown on his chest. | website=Yahoo News | date=February 24, 2023 | url=https://news.yahoo.com/buffalo-community-raised-him-ncaa-100011171.html | access-date=January 21, 2024}} Following his senior campaign in 2017, he was named ''[Buffalo News](/source/Buffalo_News)'' Player of the Year.{{cite web | last=Rodriguez | first=Miguel | title=All-WNY boys basketball: Cheektowaga's Welch's second to none in earning Allen Wilson News Player of the Year honor | website=Buffalo News | date=April 15, 2017 | url=https://buffalonews.com/sports/high-school/all-wny-boys-basketball-cheektowagas-welchs-second-to-none-in-earning-allen-wilson-news-player/article_f7f65734-b891-56d3-8fca-d7f7d5fc227f.html | access-date=January 21, 2024}} He set the all-time record for scoring in Western New York, accumulating 2,376 points in his high school career.{{cite web | title=Men's Basketball | website=St. Bonaventure | date=October 24, 2023 | url=https://gobonnies.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/dominick-welch/3851 | access-date=January 21, 2024}} Welch spent a year at SPIRE Institute in [Geneva, Ohio](/source/Geneva%2C_Ohio), leading his prep school team to a 24–8 record. After a run in the national playoffs, he was named Power-5 Prep Conference Player of the Year. ===Collegiate career=== Welch committed to [St. Bonaventure University](/source/St._Bonaventure_University) in April 2018.{{cite web | title=Cheektowaga Alum Dominick Welch commits to St. Bonaventure | website=Buffalo News | date=April 20, 2018 | url=https://buffalonews.com/multimedia/cheektowaga-alum-dominick-welch-commits-to-st-bonaventure/collection_52195327-d6fa-538b-94db-546d4a95264a.html | access-date=January 21, 2024}} He played in 110 games over four seasons, and was named team captain. In his senior season, he was awarded [2022 NIT](/source/2022_National_Invitation_Tournament) All-Tournament honors after leading his team to the semifinals.{{cite web | last=Blackwell | first=Joey | title=Dom Welch Doubtful for Alabama Basketball's Game vs Liberty | website=Sports Illustrated | date=2022-11-10 | url=https://www.si.com/college/alabama/bamacentral/dom-welch-doubtful-for-alabama-basketballs-game-vs-liberty-blackwell | access-date=January 21, 2024}} After graduating from St. Bonaventure with a degree in [video production](/source/video_production), Welch entered the [transfer portal](/source/transfer_portal) and was signed by the [University of Alabama](/source/University_of_Alabama) as a graduate student in May 2022.{{cite web | last=South | first=Hank | title=Alabama lands veteran guard Dominick Welch out of Transfer Portal | website=247Sports | date=May 19, 2022 | url=https://247sports.com/college/kentucky/Article/alabama-basketball-recruiting-alabama-lands-veteran-guard-dominick-welch-out-of-transfer-portal--187703649/ | access-date=January 21, 2024}} Following the [2022 Buffalo shooting](/source/2022_Buffalo_shooting), Welch insisted on changing his jersey number from #1 to #10 in honor of the ten victims who lost their lives.{{cite web | last=Slaughter | first=Marquel | title=The Buffalo community raised him. On NCAA stage, Dom Welch wears hometown on his chest. | website=Democrat and Chronicle | date=February 24, 2023 | url=https://www.democratandchronicle.com/in-depth/sports/college/2023/02/24/university-alabama-dom-welch-jersey-honors-buffalo-tops-shooting-victims/65463115007/ | access-date=January 21, 2024}} His [2022–23 season](/source/2022%E2%80%9323_Alabama_Crimson_Tide_men's_basketball_team) with Alabama was plagued by injuries, but he saw action in 20 games. ===Professional career=== Welch went undrafted in the [2023 NBA draft](/source/2023_NBA_draft), and started his professional career by signing with [UBSC Graz](/source/UBSC_Graz) in August 2023.{{cite web | last=Lee | first=Rich | title=Former Bonnie Welch Will Play Basketball in Austria | website=TAPinto | date=August 29, 2023 | url=https://www.tapinto.net/towns/greater-olean/sections/sports/articles/former-bonnie-welch-will-play-basketball-in-austria | access-date=January 21, 2024}} He tried out for the [Memphis Hustle](/source/Memphis_Hustle) of the [NBA G League](/source/NBA_G_League) in October 2023, but was waived.{{cite web | title=Memphis Hustle announce 2023-24 training camp roster | website=Memphis Hustle | date=October 30, 2023 | url=https://memphis.gleague.nba.com/news/memphis-hustle-announce-2023-24-training-camp-roster | access-date=February 21, 2024}}{{cite web | title=Memphis Hustle finalize 2023–24 Opening Night Roster | website=Memphis Hustle | date=November 9, 2023 | url=https://memphis.gleague.nba.com/news/memphis-hustle-finalize-2023-24-opening-night-roster | access-date=February 21, 2024}}{{cite web | last=Goldberg | first=Wes | title=Dom Welch Player Profile, Alabama | website=RealGM | date=February 19, 2024 | url=https://basketball.realgm.com/player/wd/Summary/105347 | access-date=February 20, 2024}} Welch was signed by the [Buffalo eXtreme](/source/Buffalo_eXtreme) of the [American Basketball Association](/source/American_Basketball_Association_(2000%E2%80%93present)) (ABA) in January 2024, averaging 30.3 points in his three games with the team.{{cite web | title=BUFFALO EXTREME SIGNS STANDOUT GUARD, DOM WELCH!| website=Instagram | url=https://www.instagram.com/buffaloextremeaba/p/C2kTc5Ju37O/ | date=January 26, 2024 | access-date=January 26, 2024}}{{cite web | title=Player card of Dom Welch on MyStatsOnline.com | website=MSO React | url=https://www.mystatsonline.com/basket/visitor/league/card/card_basket.aspx?IDLeague=64225&IDPlayer=1204887 | language=rw | access-date=February 20, 2024}} He was signed by the [Montréal Toundra](/source/Montr%C3%A9al_Toundra) of the [Basketball Super League](/source/Basketball_Super_League_(North_America)) (BSL) in February 2024, averaging 14.1 points per game.{{cite web | title=Basketball Super League Stats | website=Basketball Super League Stats | url=https://stats-thebasketballleague.prestosports.com/sports/mbkb/2023-24/players/dominickwelchmlh8 | access-date=February 20, 2024}} Welch was signed by the [KW Titans](/source/KW_Titans) of the [Basketball Super League](/source/Basketball_Super_League_(North_America)) (BSL) in October 2024.{{cite web | title=KW Titans Basketball on Instagram: "Welcome to KW, Dominick Welch! " | website=Instagram | date=October 31, 2024 | url=https://www.instagram.com/kwtitans/p/DBywo4ZpL3N/ | access-date=November 12, 2024}} He played thirteen games for [Team FOG Næstved](/source/Team_FOG_N%C3%A6stved) of [Basketligaen](/source/Basketligaen) before being released by the team in December 2025.{{cite web | title=Spillerudskiftning hos Team FOG Næstved | website=naestved.nu | date=December 26, 2025 | url=https://naestved.nu/nyheder/spillerudskiftning-hos-team-fog-naestved | language=da | access-date=February 17, 2026}} Welch signed for the [Windsor Express](/source/Windsor_Express) of the [Basketball Super League](/source/Basketball_Super_League_(North_America)) (BSL), where he played two games before being released in March 2026. He was signed by the [KW Titans](/source/KW_Titans) of the [Basketball Super League](/source/Basketball_Super_League_(North_America)) (BSL) in March 2026. ==Personal life== Welch has written and recorded music under the alias of Domo D since 2019.{{cite web | last=Maggio | first=Chuckie | title=Welch raps, calls Saint Louis miss "motivation" | website=Pickin' Splinters | date=October 23, 2019 | url=https://pickinsplinters.com/2019/10/23/welch-raps-calls-saint-louis-miss-motivation/ | access-date=January 21, 2024}} ==References== {{Reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons}} *[https://rolltide.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/dom-welch/8263 Alabama Crimson Tide profile] *{{sports links}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Welch, Dominick}} Category:1998 births Category:21st-century American sportsmen Category:Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball players Category:American expatriate basketball people in Austria Category:American expatriate basketball people in Canada Category:American expatriate basketball people in Denmark Category:21st-century American male rappers Category:American male songwriters Category:American men's basketball players Category:Basketball players from Buffalo, New York Category:Buffalo eXtreme players Category:KW Titans players Category:Living people Category:Montreal Tundra players Category:Musicians from Buffalo, New York Category:Rappers from New York (state) Category:St. Bonaventure Bonnies men's basketball players Category:Windsor Express players --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Dominick Welch](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominick_Welch) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominick_Welch?action=history)). 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