Bong dela Cruz
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Career information | |
| College | Adamson |
| PBA draft | 1996: 5th round, 17th overall pick |
| Selected by the Pepsi Mega | |
| Coaching career | 2012–present |
| Career history | |
| As coach: | |
| 2012–2014 | UST (assistant) |
| 2014–2016 | UST |
| 2020–2021 | Pasig Sta. Lucia Realtors |
| Career highlights and awards | |
As assistant coach
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Segundo "Bong" dela Cruz III is a Filipino coach.
Career
He served as an assistant coach for the UST Growling Tigers. He was promoted to head coach when Pido Jarencio resigned.[1] He led the Tigers in a finals appearance in 2015, but lost to FEU Tamaraws. He served as head coach until 2016.[2]
He also served as head coach of Pasig Sta. Lucia Realtors of the MPBL.[3][4]
Controversy
Maltreating UST players
In his second year of coaching UST, Dela Cruz was accused of maltreating players while on practice. He denied charges and being under probe. He was later replaced by Boy Sablan.[5][6][7][8]
References
- ^ Villar, Joey. "Dela Cruz takes helm as new UST coach". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ Terrado, Reuben. "FEU Tamaraws outduel UST in Game Three thriller, win first UAAP title in a decade". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ Terrado, Reuben. "Jeric Teng finds new home in MPBL with Pasig Sta. Lucia". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ "Pasig-Sta Lucia seals MPBL Pool A top seed, awaits San Juan or Nueva Ecija in QF". Tiebreaker Times. 2021-12-18. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ Leyba, Olmin. "UST coach denies charges". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ "UST sinimulan na ang imbestigasyon kay dela Cruz". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ Leyba, Olmin. "UST coach under probe for alleged maltreatment". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ "UST coach Dela Cruz finally speaks up, denies maltreatment claims". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
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