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Pido Jarencio returns as UST Tigers coach

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Former UST head coach Pido Jarencio celebrates the Growling Tigers" victory="" with="" Kevin="" Ferrer.="" Photo="" by="" Jonathan="" ABS-CBN="" News="" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/sports/02/03/ust-coach-pido-jarencio-02032023.jpg"/><figcaption>Former UST head coach Pido Jarencio celebrates the Growling Tigers&#x27; victory with Kevin Ferrer. <em>Photo by Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News/FILE</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA – (<strong>UPDATED</strong>) Coach Pido Jarencio is returning to the Tigers’ lair as he was confirmed to take the helm once again for the University of Santo Tomas (UST) men’s basketball team. </p><p>UST’s Institute of Physical Education and Athletics (IPEA) confirmed on Friday that Jarencio has been officially appointed as the coach of the Growling Tigers, replacing Bal David. </p><p>In a statement, IPEA said Jarencio took over the coaching duties effective February 1. </p><p>He will be assisted by Bonnie Tan as team consultant, and Waiyip Chong and Eric Ang as team managers. </p><p>Reports have earlier circulated about the impending comeback of Jarencio to UST since David announced his resignation from the squad after just one season. </p><p>The Tigers finished the season at the bottom of the standings with a disappointing 1-13 win-loss card. </p><p>Jarencio, who is a former Glowing Goldies, first handled the UST team in 2006 and led the España-based cagers to a UAAP championship – still the last title of the Tigers in men’s basketball. </p><p>After winning the title in his first season, Jarencio carried the team to back-to-back championship appearances in 2012 and 2013 but fell short to Ateneo de Manila University and De La Salle University, respectively. </p><p>After losing to La Salle in the finals in 2013, Jarencio decided to step down. He then moved to the professional league, signing with GlobalPort. </p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/01/28/23/jarencio-on-reported-ust-return-baka-ma-tsambahan">Jarencio on reported UST return: &#x27;Baka ma-tsambahan&#x27;</a></li></ul><p>Just last week, Jarencio opted to remain non-committal when asked about his reported return to UST. </p><p>&quot;Antayin na lang natin ang announcement nila. Hindi ko announcement,&quot; said Jarencio.</p><p>​​Jarencio is currently serving as team manager of the NorthPort Batang Pier in the PBA.</p><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen" frameBorder="0" height="100%" id="ivsplayer01" scrolling="no" src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&amp;key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&amp;spid=3001339&amp;vid=2447090" width="100%"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more News on <a href="https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news" target="_blank">iWantTFC</a></div>

Animated coach Pido Jarencio is returning to the Tigers’ lair as he was confirmed to take the helm once again for the UST men’s basketball team. 