By NIKOLE JAVIER
Ronnie Magsanoc has been named commissioner of the UAAP men’s basketball following Dickie Bachmann’s recent appointment as the Philippine Sports Commission chairman.
The 56-year-old former UAAP star will oversee the men’s basketball tournament which concluded last December with Ateneo winning its 12th title.
Bachmann, who replaced Noli Eala, took his oath last Jan. 4, in Malacañang.
Magsanoc’s rich history in the UAAP, on the other hand, started during his stellar collegiate years with University of the Philippines as he was part of the crew that won the second championship for the Fighting Maroons in 1986.
In 2002, Magsanoc began his coaching stint in the PBA with the Meralco Bolts after retiring from playing.
A decade later, he will be seen in the collegiate rank again where he won in his rookie year with the San Beda Red Lions in the NCAA. He also steered Hapee Toothpaste to a PBL title more than a decade ago.
