UNIVERSITY of the East is bringing in the big guns, with school legend Allan Caidic coming in as team consultant for the UAAP Season 89 men's basketball tournament later in the year.
The 1990 PBA MVP made his homecoming official on Tuesday before school officials led by President Zosimo Battad.
Caidic last served as an assistant coach for La Salle in 2015 and briefly acted as consultant for San Sebastian in 2024.
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Arguably the greatest shooter in Philippine basketball, he would definitely a big boost for the staff of coach Chris Gavina, as he joins fellow Recto alumni Nino Canaleta and Paulo Hubalde.
Questions in terms of players for UE
However, there are more pressing matters that the Red Warriors need to fix - most evidently, the need to keep their players, while also restocking their roster.
Just this past offseason, UE lost Precious Momowei and Nico Mulingtapang, with the two opting to transfer following a winless campaign in Season 88.
It follows an alarming trend that saw its top players, namely Rey Remogat, Kyle Paranada, and Gani Stevens, among others, depart for other rival schools.
The challenge of also getting back to its winning ways is also everpresent, with UE losing 21 straight games dating back to Season 87.
For now, Wello Lingolingo remains in red-and-white, as they also try to build on the standout performances of young guns Tope Lagat, DJ Robles, and Drew Jimenez.
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