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Thomas Welsh's consistency pushes UCLA offense forward

Thomas Welsh caught the ball near the free throw line against Kent State on Friday night and powered up. He pivoted and lined up a jump shot. A UCLA fan said under her breath, “C’mon Robot!”

The ball snapped through the net.

That’s the way he’s programmed. Welsh is just wired to make buckets.

The 7-foot junior is near automatic from 15-17 feet. His midrange shot is machine-like in its consistency. On the nation’s highest-scoring team, with teammates who sling flashy passes and splash big 3-pointers, Welsh’s unassuming jumper is still one of UCLA’s best offensive weapons as the Bruins face Cincinnati on Sunday (6:40 p.