Managerial role dangled on resigned Maroons coach

MANILA, Philippines — The University of the Philippines yesterday has officially accepted Bo Perasol’s resignation as its men’s basketball team head coach but is hoping to retain the veteran tactician in another capacity moving forward.

Crediting Perasol for igniting the winning culture in Diliman, the UP administration and the Maroons management said they are eyeing to still have him at a managerial role to continue the trails he blazed for the squad.

“We earnestly hope he will remain with team management to ensure the continuity of the program,” said UP College of Human Kinetics dean Francis “Kiko” Diaz.

The veteran mentor said he is open to accepting UP’s offer pending further discussion.

“I will have to talk to them about the details of the responsibility,” he told The STAR.

Perasol took the reins in Diliman in 2016, leading the team to back-to-back Final Four appearances in Seasons 81 and 82, with one leading to the school’s first UAAP finals appearance in 32 years.

Overall, Perasol steered UP to a decent 28-28 record but his priceless contribution in the program transformation is what the school is looking forward to continue.