Pilo Pumaren Explained

Pilo Pumaren
Nationality:Filipino
College:University of the East
Coach Start:1975
Coach End:1996
Cyears1:1972–1978
Cteam1:University of the East
Cyears2:1977–1979
Cteam2:Crispa 400
Cyears3:1979–1980
Cteam3:Gilbey's Gin
Cyears4:1980–1986
Cteam4:Northern Cement basketball team (assistant)
Cyears5:1981
Cteam5:Philippines
Cyears6:1986–1997
Cteam6:San Miguel Beermen (assistant)
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Filomeno "Pilo" Pumaren Jr. is a Filipino former basketball player and coach.

Career

Playing

Pumaren played for 1957 UE team that won its first UAAP championship.[1]

Coaching

Pumaren started as head coach of UE Red Warriors. He led the team into two championships (1975 and 1978).[2] [3] He served as an assistant to Ron Jacobs to Northern Cement.[4]

He worked for Gilbey's Gin (now Ginebra) as its head coach,[5] [6] and later worked for San Miguel Beermen as their assistant coach until 1996.

Personal life

He is the father of Franz, Derrick, and Dindo.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Final a done thing for elder Pumaren . 2024-02-13 . Philstar.com.
  2. Web site: 2020-09-27 . Pumaren: San Miguel could've won a second Grand Slam in '92 . 2024-02-13 . ESPN.com . en.
  3. Web site: 2020-06-09 . Who’s who in Philippine basketball history (part 7) . 2024-02-13 . INQUIRER.net . en.
  4. Web site: Henson . Joaquin . Full circle for Pumaren . 2024-02-13 . Philstar.com.
  5. Web site: 2019-04-03 . NorthPort secures its spot in Philippine Cup playoffs . 2024-02-13 . ESPN.com . en.
  6. Web site: This is how Ginebra looked in its PBA debut exactly 40 years ago . 2024-02-13 . Spin.ph . en.
  7. Web site: Respect mutual but duel between Pumaren brothers Derrick, Franz devoid of emotions . 2024-02-13 . Spin.ph . en.