Jump to content

Derrick Pumaren

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Derrick Pumaren
Personal information
NationalityPhilippines Filipino
Career information
CollegeUE
PositionHead coach
Coaching career1983–present
Career history
As coach:
1983–1990Magnolia/Lagerlite
1986–1991De La Salle
1985; 1987–1989San Miguel Beermen (assistant)
1986Tanduay Rhum Makers (assistant)
1986Magnolia Cheese Makers
1989Philippines
1991–1992Triple-V Foodmasters
1990–1994Pepsi Hotshots/7-Up Uncolas
1994–1997Sunkist Orange Juicers/Pop Cola Bottlers
1997Mobiline Phone Pals (assistant/co-head coach)
1998Sta. Lucia Realtors
1999–2000Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdogs
2001Tanduay Rhum Masters
2002–2003FedEx Express
2004–2008UE (team consultant)
2006–2008Talk 'N Text Phone Pals
2008–2014Hong Kong (team consultant)
2014–2017UE
2018–2019CEU
2020–2022De La Salle
Career highlights and awards
As head coach:

As assistant coach:

As player:

Medals
Men's Basketball
Head coach for  Philippines
Southeast Asian Games
Silver medal – second place 1989 Kuala Lumpur team

Frederick "Derrick" S. Pumaren, better known on his nickname Manong Derrick, is a Filipino basketball coach who was recently the coach of the De La Salle Green Archers in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP). He coached several teams in the UAAP, PBA, and PBL.

Playing career

[edit]

Collegiate career

[edit]

Pumaren was a member of the UE Red Warriors 1978 championship team.

Coaching career

[edit]

Magnolia (PBL) head coach (1983–1990)

[edit]

While being an assistant, Pumaren led the Magnolia to six Philippine Amateur Basketball League championship.

Assistant coach (1985–1989)

[edit]

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)

[edit]

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)

[edit]

Pumaren became the head coach for the De La Salle Green Archers in the UAAP from 1986 to the early 90s, piloting the team to its first UAAP finals appearance in 1988,[1] and first championship in 1989 and repeating in 1990.[2] He also called the shots for the 1991 La Salle team in a controversial UAAP championship game win over FEU in 1991.[3]

Philippine team (1989)

[edit]

Pumaren led the Philippine team (RP-5) into a silver finish against Malaysia in 1989 Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asian Games.[4]

Triple-V (1991–1992)

[edit]

Pumaren led Triple-V Restaurant into three PABL championships.[5]

Pepsi (1990–1994)

[edit]

Pumaren was hired by Pepsi Hotshots to replace legendary PBA head coach Ed Ocampo. Pumaren led his team to a finals appearance in 1992 PBA Third Conference finals as 7Up Uncolas, but swept by Swift.[6]

Sunkist Orange Juicers and success (1995–1996)

[edit]

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.[7] 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.[8]

Co-coach at Mobiline (1997)

[edit]

Pumaren was hired as co-coach for Mobiline Phone Pals with Tommy Manotoc.[9] But their partnership did not bear any championship appearance.

Sta. Lucia Realtors (1998)

[edit]

He replaced Chot Reyes as head coach of the Sta. Lucia Realtors.[10] He led the team to a semi-finals appearance in 1998 PBA All-Filipino Cup.

Purefoods (1999–2000)

[edit]

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[11] and the last was in the Governors' Cup.[12]

Tanduay and FedEx (2001–2003)

[edit]

He coached the Tanduay Rhum Masters on its last season in the league.[13] When Bert Lina acquired the team, Pumaren and some players are carried over to the FedEx Express. In 2003, he was sacked and replaced by Bonnie Garcia.[14]

Consultant for UE (2004–2008)

[edit]

When his brother Dindo Pumaren was hired as head coach of UE Red Warriors, Pumaren was hired as team consultant.[15] He helped the team to reach Final Four in 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2008. He also helped the team to got a 14-0 elimination sweep that gave them to chance to skip the Final Four and advance to the finals in 2007, but got swept by the returning De La Salle Green Archers (who were suspended the previous year) in the finals led by their brother Franz Pumaren.

Talk 'N Text (2006–2008)

[edit]

Pumaren was hired by Talk 'N Text Phone Pals in 2005–06 season as their consultant, but later became head coach in 2006 Philippine Cup.[16] He led his team to 2007 PBA Fiesta Conference finals, but lost to Alaska Aces led by ex Phone Pals Willie Miller.[17] But after the finals appearance, they suffered some losses led to rumors of team management firing him and his staff, but after a meeting with the players, it was decided to defer the decision until after the next tournament, the 2008 PBA Fiesta Conference.[18] He was later replaced by Chot Reyes.[19]

Hong Kong (2008–2014)

[edit]

Pumaren served as team consultant to Hong Kong.[20]

UE (2014–2017)

[edit]

Pumaren was hired by UE Red Warriors as head coach, and led his team to a 4th seed playoff game against the eventual champions NU Bulldogs, but lost. UE struggled and did not qualify for the next seasons that led him to resign.[21]

CEU Scorpions (2018–2019)

[edit]

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.[22]

Return to La Salle (2020–2022)

[edit]

In 2020, he returned as head coach for the De La Salle Green Archers in the UAAP, replacing Gian Nazario.[23] In December 2022, La Salle opted not to renew Pumaren's contract.[24]

Coaching record

[edit]

Collegiate record

[edit]
Season Team Elimination round Playoffs
GP W L PCT Finish GP W L PCT Results
1986 DLSU 14 4 10 .286 6th Eliminated
1987 DLSU 14 6 8 .429 5th Eliminated
1988 DLSU 14 11 3 .786 2nd 1 0 1 .000 Runner-up
1989 DLSU 14 11 3 .786 2nd 2 2 0 1.000 Champions
1990 DLSU 14 11 3 .786 1st 2 1 1 1.000 Champions
1991 DLSU 14 12 2 .857 1st 2 1 1 .500 Forfeiteda
2014 UE 14 9 5 .643 5th 1 0 1 .000 4th-seed playoff
2015 UE 14 6 8 .429 6th Eliminated
2016 UE 14 3 11 .214 7th Eliminated
2017 UE 14 3 11 .214 7th Eliminated
2021 DLSU 14 9 5 .643 3rd 2 1 1 .500 Semifinals
2022 DLSU 14 7 7 .500 5th 1 0 1 .000 4th-seed playoff
Totals 84 37 47 .440 9 4 5 .444 2 championships

aWon UAAP Championship but forfeited and the 1991 title was later awarded to FEU

Professional record

[edit]
Season Conference Team Elimination/classification round Playoffs
GP W L PCT Finish GP W L PCT Results
1991 First Pepsi/7-Up 11 4 7 .364 8th Eliminated
All-Filipino 11 3 8 .273 8th Eliminated
Third 11 8 3 .727 1st 11 4 7 .363 Fourth place
1992 First 11 4 7 .364 7th Eliminated
All-Filipino 10 6 4 .600 4th 12 6 6 .500 Fourth place
Third 11 7 4 .636 2nd 13 6 7 .461 Runner-up
1993 All-Filipino Cup 10 3 7 .300 7th Eliminated
Commissioner's Cup 11 3 8 .273 7th Eliminated
Governors' Cup 10 7 3 .700 4th 11 4 7 .363 Fourth place
1994 All-Filipino Cup 10 3 7 .300 7th Eliminated
Commissioner's Cup 11 2 9 .182 8th Eliminated
Governors' Cup Swift/Sunkist 10 6 4 .600 3rd 15 8 7 .533 Runner-up
1995 All-Filipino Cup 10 7 3 .700 1st 15 10 5 .667 Champions
Commissioner's Cup 10 9 1 .900 1st 16 10 6 .625 Champions
Governors' Cup 10 8 2 .800 1st 11 5 6 .454 Third place
1996 All-Filipino Cup 14 4 10 .400 7th Eliminated
Commissioner's Cup 10 5 5 .500 6th 1 0 1 .000 Semifinal playoff
Governors' Cup 11 5 6 .455 5th 2 1 1 .500 Quarterfinals
1998 All-Filipino Cup Sta. Lucia 11 5 6 .455 3rd 12 7 5 .583 Fourth place
Commissioner's Cup 11 4 7 .364 8th Eliminated
Centennial Cup 8 1 7 .125 8th Eliminated
Governors' Cup 7 5 2 .714 7th Eliminated
1999 All-Filipino Cup Purefoods 16 7 9 .438 7th 2 1 1 .500 Quarterfinals
Commissioner's Cup 8 3 5 .375 7th 2 1 1 .500 Quarterfinals
Governors' Cup 8 7 1 .875 1st 5 1 4 .200 Fourth place
2000 All-Filipino Cup 14 8 6 .571 4th 11 5 6 .454 Runner-up
Commissioner's Cup 9 4 5 .444 5th 1 0 1 .000 Quarterfinals
Governors' Cup 9 5 4 .556 4th 11 5 6 .454 Runner-up
2001 All-Filipino Cup Tanduay 14 5 9 .357 9th Eliminated
Commissioner's Cup 9 3 6 .333 7th 1 0 1 .000 Quarterfinals
Governors' Cup 13 5 8 .385 9th Eliminated
2002 Governors' Cup FedEx 11 6 5 .545 5th 1 0 1 .000 Quarterfinals
Commissioner's Cup 10 6 4 .600 6th 2 1 1 .500 Quarterfinals
All-Filipino Cup 9 1 8 .111 10th Eliminated
2003 All-Filipino Cup 18 10 8 .556 2nd (B) 3 1 2 .333 Quarterfinals
Invitational 4 3 1 .750 1st (A) 2 1 1 .500 Third place
Reinforced 13 5 8 .385 2nd (A) 2 0 2 .000 Quarterfinals
2005–06 Philippine Cup Talk 'N Text 16 6 10 .374 8th 3 1 2 .333 Quarterfinals
2006–07 Philippine Cup 18 10 8 .556 4th 11 6 5 .545 Third place
Fiesta 18 11 7 .611 4th 16 9 7 .563 Runner-up
2007–08 Philippine Cup 18 9 9 .500 6th 1 0 1 .000 First wildcard round
Fiesta 18 9 9 .500 7th 2 1 1 .500 Second wildcard round
Totals 476 232 250 .487 195 94 101 .482 2 championships

National team record

[edit]
Tournament Team GP W L PCT Finish Results
1989 SEA Games  Philippines 4 3 1 .750 2nd 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Silver medal

The Pumaren Family

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Meet the star guard who led Ateneo to first UAAP finals victory over rival La Salle". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
  2. ^ Tupas, Cedelf P. (2020-01-07). "Derrick Pumaren returns as La Salle head coach". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2022-04-15.
  3. ^ "Remember this strange end to the FEU vs La Salle finals in 1991?". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
  4. ^ Henson, Joaquin M. "Coach recalls beating Pinoys". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2022-04-13.
  5. ^ "Manila Standard - Google News Archive Search". news.google.com. Retrieved 2022-04-14.
  6. ^ "Manila Standard - Google News Archive Search". news.google.com. Retrieved 2022-04-13.
  7. ^ "Manila Standard - Google News Archive Search". news.google.com. Retrieved 2022-04-13.
  8. ^ "Manila Standard - Google News Archive Search". news.google.com. Retrieved 2022-04-14.
  9. ^ "Manila Standard - Google News Archive Search". news.google.com. Retrieved 2022-04-13.
  10. ^ "Manila Standard - Google News Archive Search". news.google.com. Retrieved 2022-04-14.
  11. ^ "Philippine Daily Inquirer - Google News Archive Search". news.google.com. Retrieved 2022-04-13.
  12. ^ "Philippine Daily Inquirer - Google News Archive Search". news.google.com. Retrieved 2022-04-13.
  13. ^ "Philippine Daily Inquirer - Google News Archive Search". news.google.com. Retrieved 2022-04-14.
  14. ^ "Philippine Daily Inquirer - Google News Archive Search". news.google.com. Retrieved 2022-04-14.
  15. ^ Cordero, Abac. "Pumaren vs Pumaren in UE vs DLSU". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
  16. ^ "It's Derrick, not Chot at TnT". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
  17. ^ "The Manila Times - Google News Archive Search". news.google.com. Retrieved 2022-04-13.
  18. ^ "ABS-CBN Interactive". archive.ph. 2007-07-09. Archived from the original on 2007-07-09. Retrieved 2022-04-13.
  19. ^ Cordova, Calvin (27 October 2008). "We're stronger". Inquirer. Archived from the original on 4 February 2012. Retrieved 30 August 2010.
  20. ^ "Hong Kong could also cause reeling Gilas some problems, says Derrick Pumaren". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2022-04-15.
  21. ^ "Derrick Pumaren admits parting of ways with UE Red Warriors". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2022-04-15.
  22. ^ 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.
  23. ^ Tupas, Cedelf P. (2020-01-07). "Derrick Pumaren returns as La Salle head coach". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2022-04-15.
  24. ^ Li, Matthew (2022-12-27). "La Salle makes decision not to renew Pumaren for UAAP 86". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved 2022-12-27.
[edit]
Preceded by
first
Magnolia/Lagerlite head coach
1983-1991
Succeeded by
Preceded by La Salle Green Archers head coach
1986-1991
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Nat Canson (first stint)
Magnolia Cheese head coach
1986
Succeeded by
Preceded by Talk 'N Text/Mobiline/Pepsi head coach
1993-1994; 1997; 2006-2008
Succeeded by
Preceded by Sunkist/Swift/Pop Cola head coach
1995-1996
Succeeded by
Preceded by Sta. Lucia Realtors head coach
1998
Succeeded by
Adonis Tierra
Preceded by Purefoods TJ Hotdogs head coach
1999-2000
Succeeded by
Preceded by Tanduay Rhum Masters head coach
2001
Succeeded by
Final
Preceded by
first
FedEx Express head coach
2002-2003
Succeeded by
Preceded by UE Red Warriors head coach
2014-2017
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Gian Nazario
La Salle Green Archers head coach
2020-2022
Succeeded by