MANILA, Philippines — Is change coming for the Growling Tigers... again?
With reports claiming head coach Boy Sablan is on his way out of the UST camp, two players expressed their intent to return.
Sweet shooters Embons Bonleon and Renzo Subido are both on their way back with the Tigers.
Thank you Lord makakapasok na ulit ako sa basketball court ng Qpav ngayon thursday haha I'm so happy right now.
— bons (@embonsbonleon) November 21, 2017
Can't wait to play for my Alma Mater! Let's do this! #OneforUST pic.twitter.com/zFQHA5FYUT
— renzosubido (@RenzoSubido) November 21, 2017
Bonleon and Subido opted to skip Season 79 due to their conflicts with Sablan.
Both players said they were not getting enough playing time and were not in favor of Sablan's coaching style.
The UST athletics office (IPEA) have yet to confirm Sablan's firing, but a source said they are suspended, similar to Bong Dela Cruz's situation less than two years ago.
Under Sablan, the Growling Tigers recorded their worst finish (1-13) in the UAAP and almost went winless.
Former head coach Pido Jarencio, who steered UST to its last UAAP crown, expressed his intent to return.