ALDIN Ayo has yet to coach in the pro league nor has ever been part of the national squad as coach, but he has become one of the most sought after coaches in the local basketball scene today. The Muntinlupa Cagers-Angelis Resort, the only unbeaten team in the MPBL Datu Cup, announced the appointment of Ayo.
In a statement released to BusinessWorld, management of the Cagers reiterated the contribution of coach Aldrin Morante, who led the team to the championship round in the inaugural Rajah Cup and has led the team to seven straight wins in the ongoing Datu Cup.
The management, however, believes they cannot pass up such a talented coach in Ayo, who led the La Salle Green Archers to a championship two years ago, and is now calling the shots for the UST Tigers in the UAAP.
“Aldrin Morante laid the ground work for the past and current achievements of the team and will continue to be a valuable asset to the Muntinlupa Cagers as consultant and will still be on the bench to help coach Ayo,” wrote the management.
The fiery mentor already started running the practices of the squad last Monday and will coach his first official game on Sept. 27 when the Cagers battle the Basilan Steel at the Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium. — Rey Joble
