San Beda Red Lions. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
San Beda starts its rebuild following the departure of coach Jamike Jarin.
The school has now begun its search for a replacement and three names arise from the field.
Boyet Fernandez, Alaska deputy Louie Alas, and Meralco assistant coach Jimmy Alapag are the top names considered to inherit the post Jarin left following his imminent transfer to National University on Tuesday.
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San Beda has confirmed the departure of the multi-titled coach. Jose Mari Lacson, the school’s representative to the NCAA Management Committee, said Jarin has already talked to the Red Lions.
“I just learned today he already said his goodbyes to the players, but I’m still waiting for official word from Father Rector,” referring to Fr. Aloysius Ma. Maranan, OSB.
Jarin amassed a 32-12 record in his two year stint with the Red Lions, with the last ending in a championship this NCAA Season 92.
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Of the three, Fernandez is emerging as the favorite to snag the position being a former mentor who steered the Red Lions to back-to-back titles in NCAA Season 89 and 90 to complete the school’s five-peat in 2014.
He left to coach NLEX in the PBA before being replaced by coach Yeng Guiao this offseason.
Whoever gets a nod will coach a team that will be bannered by Mythical Team member Donald Tankoua, Javee Mocon, Davon Potts, and AC Soberano for NCAA Season 93.