Former collegiate standout Denok Miranda has a new role with the Far Eastern University Tamaraws men’s basketball team—as head coach of the squad in the coming 86th season of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines men’s basketball tournament.
The school announced on Wednesday their acquisition of Miranda, who was a member of FEU’s champion team that won back-to-back crowns in Seasons 66 and 67.
Miranda replaces Olsen Racela, who coached FEU from 2016 to 2022.
“Far Eastern University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dennis ‘Denok’ Miranda as the new head coach of the FEU Tamaraws Men’s Basketball Team. Denok brings with him over 12 years of playing experience in the PBA and is a two-time UAAP champion,” said the University in a statement.
Miranda coached a squad in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League and was an assistant coach for the Tamaraws since 2018.
Mark Isip will be his assistant, while cage great Johnny Abarrientos accepted the role of team consultant.
Meanwhile, the University of the East Red Warriors will have head coach Jack Santiago staying on after he signed a new two-year contract.
Santiago will be back to help lead the Red Warriors in shape and into their best finish since 2015.
Santiago’s contract was renewed after it expired last Sunday.
UE ended Season 85 with a 5-9 record, their best in seven years.
