Metro Manila (CNN Philippines) — Coach Boyet Fernandez is back in the lion’s den.
San Beda Red Lions team manager Jude Roque confirmed to CNN Philippines that Ferenandez will replace Jamike Jarin as head coach.
Jarin left the Red Lions to coach the National University (NU) Bulldogs in the UAAP.
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“After consulting with the school president, MVP (Manny Pangilinan) confirmed last night the appointment of Boyet Fernandez as new Red Lions head coach,” Roque said in a text message to CNN Philippines.
Roque also confirmed that Fernandez will also handle the Cignal-San Beda team in the PBA D-League.
This is Fernandez’ second stint with the Mendiola-based squad, securing back-to-back NCAA titles in his last tour of duty with San Beda.
Fernandez’ last coaching job was in the PBA, where he led the NLEX Road Warriors from 2014 to 2016.
CNN Philippines’ Andrei Felix contributed to this story.
