Manansala tipped to be the next UST Tigers coach

MANILA, Philippines — Former Aldin Ayo deputy Jinino Manansala is set to take over the coaching rein at UST.

Multiple reports said Manansala is the top choice for the vacant position although on an interim basis pending the result of Ayo’s appeal for reconsideration of the UAAP Board of Trustees on his indefinite ban.

The appeal has been reportedly endorsed by UST before the UAAP board following the Sorsogon PNP’s findings last week, clearing Ayo from any violation in accordance with quarantine protocols.

Other Ayo’s former assistant McJour Luib is reportedly bound to handle the Tiger Cubs.

Manansala and Luib followed Ayo in quitting their coaching posts last month amid several inquiries on the Sorsogon basketball training allegations.

Manansala was a former Growling Tiger under late coach Aric Del Rosario before ascending as coach of NAASCU powerhouse St. Clare while Luib played under Ayo in Letran before becoming his assistant in La Salle.