By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA
Topex Robinson was named as the new head coach of the De La Salle men’s basketball team, the school announced Thursday, Jan. 19.
“De La Salle University is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Christopher ‘Topex’ Robinson as head coach of the men’s basketball team effective today, Jan. 19, 2023,” the statement read.
Robinson, who has been rumored to be moving to the Taft-based school a couple of weeks ago, will replace Derrick Pumaren, who guided the Green Archers from 2020 until last year.
The school also extended its gratitude for Pumaren’s dedication.
Robinson will bring his wide experience in coaching a collegiate team after having mentored San Sebastian College in the NCAA from 2011 to 2014, and Lyceum, from 2015 to 2019.
He steered both teams to NCAA finals, with San Sebastian in 2011 and Lyceum in 2018.
While coaching in the collegiate scene, he was also assistant for Phoenix Super LPG from 2017 to 2020 before being elevated as head coach in 2020 until the recent Commissioner’s Cup.