Derrick Pumaren
Frederick "Derrick" S. Pumaren, better known on his nickname Manong Derrick, is a
Playing career
Collegiate career
Pumaren was a member of the UE Red Warriors 1978 championship team.
Coaching career
Magnolia (PBL) head coach (1983–1990)
While being an assistant, Pumaren led the Magnolia to six Philippine Amateur Basketball League championship.
Assistant coach (1985–1989)
Pumaren was hired an assistant coach for San Miguel Beermen led by then import-coach Norman Black. But when the People Power Revolution occurred and the Beermen was left the league for a while, he worked for Tanduay Rhum Makers under coach Arturo Valenzona and won back-to-back championship in 1987, but lost in the third conference and spoiled their chance to swipe the prestigious Grand slam. He returned as an assistant coach in 1987. When Norman Black returned, this time as a full-time head coach, Pumaren helped the Beermen to win four championships, including the 1989 grand slam.
Magnolia head coach (1986)
In 1986, the Magnolia/SMB returned to the league in the last conference of the season, Pumaren was appointed as head coach, but placed last in the standings.
La Salle (1986–1991)
Pumaren became the head coach for the
Philippine team (1989)
Pumaren led the
Triple-V (1991–1992)
Pumaren led Triple-V Restaurant into three PABL championships.[3]
Pepsi (1990–1994)
Pumaren was hired by
Sunkist Orange Juicers and success (1995–1996)
Pumaren was hired as Swift Mighty Meaties/Hotdogs head coach. In 1995, Swift changed its name to Sunkist Orange Juicers and he led his team to two championships (defeating Alaska Milkmen in both finals series), but lost in the last conference.[5] He won Coach of the Year (COY) Award in the same season. But in 1996, the success was not doubled, even assisted by legendary coach Turo Valenzona.[6]
Co-coach at Mobiline (1997)
Pumaren was hired as co-coach for Mobiline Phone Pals with Tommy Manotoc.[7] But their partnership did not bear any championship appearance.
Sta. Lucia Realtors (1998)
He replaced Chot Reyes as head coach of the Sta. Lucia Realtors.[8] He led the team to a semi-finals appearance in 1998 PBA All-Filipino Cup.
Purefoods (1999–2000)
He replaced future PBA Commissioner Chito Narvasa as Purefoods head coach. One of the trades under him was trading away Defense Minister Jerry Codiñera to the Mobiline Phone Pals to get the 6'9 center Andy Seigle. In 2000, Pumaren led Purefoods to two finals appearances, first in All-Filipino Cup[9] and the last was in the Governors' Cup.[10]
Tanduay and FedEx (2001–2003)
He coached the Tanduay Rhum Masters on its last season in the league.[11] When Lina acquired the team, Pumaren and some players are carried over to the FedEx team. In 2003, he was sacked and replaced by Bonnie Garcia.[12]
Consultant for UE (2004–2008)
When his brother
Talk 'N Text (2006–2008)
Pumaren was hired by
Hong Kong (2008–2014)
Pumaren served as team consultant to Hong Kong.[16]
UE (2014–2017)
Pumaren was hired by
CEU Scorpions (2018–2019)
Pumaren was hired by CEU Scorpions as head coach, and led his team to a better performance in Universities and Colleges Basketball League, but once lost to Olivarez College in a semi-final game. In 2019 PBA D-League Aspirants' Cup, he led the Scorpions to be a great performing team, but lost to Ateneo Blue Eagles 3 games to 1.[18]
Return to La Salle (2020–2022)
In 2020, he returned as head coach for the
Coaching record
Collegiate record
| Season | W | L | PCT | Finish | PG | PW | PL | PPCT | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De La Salle Green Archers | |||||||||
| 1986 | 4 | 10 | .286 | 6th | – | – | – | – | Eliminated |
| 1987 | 6 | 8 | .429 | 5th | – | – | – | – | Eliminated |
| 1988 | 11 | 3 | .786 | 2nd | 1 | 0 | 1 | .000 | Runner-Up |
| 1989 | 11 | 3 | .786 | 2nd | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | Champions |
| 1990 | 11 | 3 | .786 | 1st | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1.000 | Champions |
| 1991 | 12 | 2 | .857 | 1st | 2 | 1 | 1 | .500 | Forfeiteda |
| UE Red Warriors | |||||||||
| 2014 | 9 | 5 | .643 | 5th | 1 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 4th-seed playoff |
| 2015 | 6 | 8 | .429 | 6th | – | – | – | – | Eliminated |
| 2016 | 3 | 11 | .214 | 7th | – | – | – | – | Eliminated |
| 2017 | 3 | 11 | .214 | 7th | – | – | – | – | Eliminated |
| De La Salle Green Archers | |||||||||
| 2021 | 9 | 5 | .643 | 3rd | 2 | 1 | 1 | .500 | Semifinals. |
| 2022 | 7 | 7 | .500 | 5th | 1 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 4th-seed playoff |
| Totals | 37 | 47 | .440 | 9 | 4 | 5 | .444 | 2 championships | |
aWon UAAP Championship but forfeited and the 1991 title was later awarded to FEU
The Pumaren Family
- His father is UE Red Warriors.
- He has two younger brothers who were both PBA players whom he had coached: Mobiline Phone Pals, he later inherited Derrick's head coaching duties in the UAAP and the PBL. Franz would go on to win the most college basketball titles in the modern era (post-EDSA). The youngest brother is Dindo Pumaren, who played for and won multiple championships with the Purefoods TJ Hotdogs and Pepsi, former head coach of the UE Red Warriors and UE Red Warriors in the UAAP. Dindo is considered one of the game's greatest point guards in the same breath as peers such as Olsen Racela and Ronnie Magsanoc.
References
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- ^ Cordova, Calvin (27 October 2008). "We're stronger". Inquirer. Archived from the original on 4 February 2012. Retrieved 30 August 2010.
- ^ "Hong Kong could also cause reeling Gilas some problems, says Derrick Pumaren". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2022-04-15.
- ^ "Derrick Pumaren admits parting of ways with UE Red Warriors". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2022-04-15.
- ^ Bacnis, Justine (2020-05-15). "Derrick Pumaren looks back on the last team that beat Ateneo -- the 7-man CEU Scorpions". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved 2022-04-13.
- ^ Tupas, Cedelf P. (2020-01-07). "Derrick Pumaren returns as La Salle head coach". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2022-04-15.
- ^ Li, Matthew (2022-12-27). "La Salle makes decision not to renew Pumaren for UAAP 86". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved 2022-12-27.