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Mac Cuan

Ronald "Mac" Cuan is a Filipino professional basketball coach and former collegiate player who is currently an assistant coach for the Iloilo United Royals in the MPBL.

Playing

A former De La Salle Green Archer,[1][2] he drafted and played for Sta. Lucia Realtors for two seasons.[3][4]

Coaching

Early career

He served as an assistant coach for his alma mater La Salle[1] specializing on video coordinator,[5] and for San Miguel Beermen in the ABL.[5][6]

PBA

Cuan was the lead assistant of the GlobalPort Batang Pier in 2014 to 2016.[5][6]

Alab Pilipinas

Cuan became the head coach of Alab Pilipinas for its founding season in 2016.[5][7] He was later demoted and replaced by Jimmy Alapag.[8]

MPBL

Cuan served as head coach for the sole season of Mandaluyong El Tigre, but replaced in mid-season.[6] He was later hired by Imus Bandera to be their head coach but was replaced early.[6][9]

He serves as an assistant coach for the Iloilo United Royals.[10]

Personal

He is the older brother of former UST Growling Tiger and UAAP champion, Japs Cuan.[11]

References

  1. ^ a b Manzano, Ronaldo (2012-10-18). "The man behind the Archers' resurgence". The LaSallian. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
  2. ^ Leongson, Randolph B. (April 4, 2020). "Five UAAP teams that have truly built dynasties". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
  3. ^ Velasco, Bill (October 1, 2005). "Mac Cuan's second life". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
  4. ^ https://www.facebook.com/PHSportsBureau/posts/still-remember-when-the-sta-lucia-realtors-had-two-long-haired-individuals-on-th/888835339487398/&ved=2ahUKEwip_pzw47qIAxXD1TQHHZppBY0QFnoECCwQAQ&usg=AOvVaw2TgIZP-L_FkOMibX4_itkM
  5. ^ a b c d Terrado, Reuben (November 16, 2016). "Mac Cuan sees Alab Pilipinas stint as wonderful opportunity for him and former PBA players". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
  6. ^ a b c d "Former Mandaluyong coach Mac Cuan becomes new Imus mentor". July 16, 2019. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
  7. ^ Bacnis, Justine (2016-11-27). "Alab comeback falls short against Slingers in opener". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
  8. ^ Li, Matthew (2017-08-12). "Alab Pilipinas names Jimmy Alapag as head coach". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
  9. ^ "Mac Cuan takes over as Imus coach after MPBL team parts with Buds Reyes". Spin.ph. July 16, 2019. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
  10. ^ https://web.facebook.com/iloilounitedroyals/posts/boss-jj-with-head-coach-mc-abolucion-first-assistant-mac-cuan-assistant-coach-et/825746019337655/?_rdc=1&_rdr
  11. ^ "Japs Cuan joins Alab Pilipinas coaching staff as assistant to elder brother Mac". Spin.ph. November 21, 2016. Retrieved 2024-09-10.