Derrick Pumaren
Filipino basketball coach
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Frederick "Derrick" Santos Pumaren is a Filipino basketball head coach for Akari Sparks in the Women's Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (WMPBL). He coached several teams in the UAAP, PBA, and PBL.
Playing career
Collegiate career
Pumaren was a member of the UE Red Warriors 1978 championship team.
Coaching career
Magnolia (PBL) head coach (1983–1990)
As an assistant, Pumaren led the Magnolia to six Philippine Amateur Basketball League championship.
Assistant coach (1985–1989)
Pumaren was hired an assistant coach for San Miguel Beermen led by then import-coach Norman Black. When the People Power Revolution occurred and the Beermen was left the league for a while, he worked for Tanduay Rhum Makers under coach Arturo Valenzona and won back-to-back championship in 1987, but lost in the third conference and spoiled their chance to swipe the prestigious Grand Slam. He returned as an assistant coach in 1987. When Norman Black returned, this time as a full-time head coach, Pumaren helped the Beermen win four championships, including the 1989 grand slam.
Magnolia head coach (1986)
In 1986, the Magnolia/SMB returned to the league in the last conference of the season. Pumaren was appointed as head coach, but placed last in the standings.
La Salle (1986–1991)
Pumaren became the head coach for the De La Salle Green Archers in the UAAP from 1986 to the early 90s, piloting the team to its first UAAP finals appearance in 1988,[1] and first championship in 1989 and repeating in 1990.[2] He also called the shots for the 1991 La Salle team in a controversial UAAP championship game win over FEU in 1991.[3]
Philippine team (1989)
Pumaren led the Philippine team (RP-5) into a silver finish against Malaysia at the 1989 Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asian Games.[4]
Triple-V (1991–1992)
Pumaren led Triple-V Restaurant to three PABL championships.[5]
Pepsi (1990–1994)
Pumaren was hired by Pepsi Hotshots to replace legendary PBA head coach Ed Ocampo. Pumaren led his team to a finals appearance in 1992 PBA Third Conference finals as 7Up Uncolas, but they were swept by Swift.[6]
Sunkist Orange Juicers and success (1995–1996)
Pumaren was hired as head coach of the Swift Mighty Meaties/Hotdogs, which in 1995 changed its name to Sunkist Orange Juicers. He led his team to two championships (defeating Alaska Milkmen in both finals series), but lost in the last conference.[7] He won Coach of the Year (COY) Award in the same season. However, in 1996, the success was not repeated, even assisted by legendary coach Turo Valenzona.[8]
Co-coach at Mobiline (1997)
Pumaren was hired as co-coach for Mobiline Phone Pals with Tommy Manotoc.[9] But their partnership did not bear any championship appearance.
Sta. Lucia Realtors (1998)
He replaced Chot Reyes as head coach of the Sta. Lucia Realtors.[10] He led the team to a semi-finals appearance in 1998 PBA All-Filipino Cup.
Purefoods (1999–2000)
He replaced future PBA Commissioner Chito Narvasa as Purefoods head coach. He traded "Defense Minister" Jerry Codiñera to the Mobiline Phone Pals to get the 6'9 center Andy Seigle. In 2000, Pumaren led Purefoods to two finals appearances, first in the All-Filipino Cup[11] and then in the Governors' Cup.[12]
Tanduay and FedEx (2001–2003)
Pumaren coached the Tanduay Rhum Masters in its last season in the league.[13] When Bert Lina acquired the team, Pumaren and some players were carried over to the FedEx Express.
In 2003, he was sacked and replaced by Bonnie Garcia.[14]
Consultant for UE (2004–2008)
When his brother Dindo Pumaren was hired as head coach of UE Red Warriors, Pumaren was hired as team consultant.[15] He helped the team reach the Final Four in 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2008. He also helped them get a 14-0 elimination sweep that gave them to chance to skip the Final Four and advance to the finals in 2007, but were swept by the returning De La Salle Green Archers (who had been suspended the previous year) in the finals, led by their brother Franz Pumaren.
Talk 'N Text (2006–2008)
Pumaren was hired by Talk 'N Text Phone Pals in 2005–06 season as a consultant, and later became head coach in the 2006 Philippine Cup.[16] He led his team to the 2007 PBA Fiesta Conference finals, but lost to Alaska Aces, led by ex Phone Pals player Willie Miller.[17] After the finals appearance, they suffered some losses which led to rumors of team management firing him and his staff. After a meeting with the players, it was decided to defer the decision until after the next tournament, the 2008 PBA Fiesta Conference.[18] Pumaren was later replaced by Chot Reyes.[19]
Hong Kong (2008–2014)
UE (2014–2017)
Pumaren was hired by UE Red Warriors as head coach, and led his team to a 4th seed playoff game against the eventual champions NU Bulldogs, but lost. UE struggled and did not qualify for the next seasons, which led him to resign.[21]
CEU Scorpions (2018–2019)
Pumaren was hired by CEU Scorpions as head coach, and led his team to a better performance in the Universities and Colleges Basketball League, but once lost to Olivarez College in a semi-final game. At the 2019 PBA D-League Aspirants' Cup, he led the Scorpions to be a great performing team, but lost to Ateneo Blue Eagles three games to one.[22]
Return to La Salle (2020–2022)
In 2020, Pumaren returned as head coach for the De La Salle Green Archers in the UAAP, replacing Gian Nazario.[23] In December 2022, La Salle opted not to renew Pumaren's contract.[24]
Discovery–Rizal/Akari Sparks (2025–)
Pumaren joined the Discovery Perlas Rizal of the Women's Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (WMPBL) 2025 regular season. This is his first time coaching a women's team.[25]
Coaching record
Collegiate record
| Season | Team | Elimination round | Playoffs | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | W | L | PCT | Finish | GP | W | L | PCT | Results | ||
| 1986 | DLSU | 14 | 4 | 10 | .286 | 6th | – | – | – | – | Eliminated |
| 1987 | DLSU | 14 | 6 | 8 | .429 | 5th | – | – | – | – | Eliminated |
| 1988 | DLSU | 14 | 11 | 3 | .786 | 2nd | 1 | 0 | 1 | .000 | Runner-up |
| 1989 | DLSU | 14 | 11 | 3 | .786 | 2nd | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | Champions |
| 1990 | DLSU | 14 | 11 | 3 | .786 | 1st | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1.000 | Champions |
| 1991 | DLSU | 14 | 12 | 2 | .857 | 1st | 2 | 1 | 1 | .500 | Forfeiteda |
| 2014 | UE | 14 | 9 | 5 | .643 | 5th | 1 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 4th-seed playoff |
| 2015 | UE | 14 | 6 | 8 | .429 | 6th | – | – | – | – | Eliminated |
| 2016 | UE | 14 | 3 | 11 | .214 | 7th | – | – | – | – | Eliminated |
| 2017 | UE | 14 | 3 | 11 | .214 | 7th | – | – | – | – | Eliminated |
| 2021 | DLSU | 14 | 9 | 5 | .643 | 3rd | 2 | 1 | 1 | .500 | Semifinals |
| 2022 | DLSU | 14 | 7 | 7 | .500 | 5th | 1 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 4th-seed playoff |
| Totals | 84 | 37 | 47 | .440 | 9 | 4 | 5 | .444 | 2 championships | ||
aWon UAAP Championship but forfeited and the 1991 title was later awarded to FEU
Professional record
| Season | Conference | Team | Elimination/classification round | Playoffs | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | W | L | PCT | Finish | GP | W | L | PCT | Results | |||
| 1991 | First | Pepsi | 11 | 4 | 7 | .364 | 8th | — | — | — | — | Eliminated |
| All-Filipino | 11 | 3 | 8 | .273 | 8th | — | — | — | — | Eliminated | ||
| Third | 11 | 8 | 3 | .727 | 1st | 11 | 4 | 7 | .363 | Fourth place | ||
| 1992 | First | 7-Up | 11 | 4 | 7 | .364 | 7th | — | — | — | — | Eliminated |
| All-Filipino | 10 | 6 | 4 | .600 | 4th | 12 | 6 | 6 | .500 | Fourth place | ||
| Third | 11 | 7 | 4 | .636 | 2nd | 13 | 6 | 7 | .461 | Runner-up | ||
| 1993 | All-Filipino Cup | Pepsi | 10 | 3 | 7 | .300 | 7th | — | — | — | — | Eliminated |
| Commissioner's Cup | 11 | 3 | 8 | .273 | 7th | — | — | — | — | Eliminated | ||
| Governors' Cup | 10 | 7 | 3 | .700 | 4th | 11 | 4 | 7 | .363 | Fourth place | ||
| 1994 | All-Filipino Cup | Pepsi | 10 | 3 | 7 | .300 | 7th | — | — | — | — | Eliminated |
| Commissioner's Cup | 11 | 2 | 9 | .182 | 8th | — | — | — | — | Eliminated | ||
| Governors' Cup | Swift | 10 | 6 | 4 | .600 | 3rd | 15 | 8 | 7 | .533 | Runner-up | |
| 1995 | All-Filipino Cup | Sunkist | 10 | 7 | 3 | .700 | 1st | 15 | 10 | 5 | .667 | Champions |
| Commissioner's Cup | 10 | 9 | 1 | .900 | 1st | 16 | 10 | 6 | .625 | Champions | ||
| Governors' Cup | 10 | 8 | 2 | .800 | 1st | 11 | 5 | 6 | .454 | Third place | ||
| 1996 | All-Filipino Cup | Sunkist | 14 | 4 | 10 | .400 | 7th | — | — | — | — | Eliminated |
| Commissioner's Cup | 10 | 5 | 5 | .500 | 6th | 1 | 0 | 1 | .000 | Semifinal playoff | ||
| Governors' Cup | 11 | 5 | 6 | .455 | 5th | 2 | 1 | 1 | .500 | Quarterfinals | ||
| 1998 | All-Filipino Cup | Sta. Lucia | 11 | 5 | 6 | .455 | 3rd | 12 | 7 | 5 | .583 | Fourth place |
| Commissioner's Cup | 11 | 4 | 7 | .364 | 8th | — | — | — | — | Eliminated | ||
| Centennial Cup | 8 | 1 | 7 | .125 | 8th | — | — | — | — | Eliminated | ||
| Governors' Cup | 7 | 5 | 2 | .714 | 7th | — | — | — | — | Eliminated | ||
| 1999 | All-Filipino Cup | Purefoods | 16 | 7 | 9 | .438 | 7th | 2 | 1 | 1 | .500 | Quarterfinals |
| Commissioner's Cup | 8 | 3 | 5 | .375 | 7th | 2 | 1 | 1 | .500 | Quarterfinals | ||
| Governors' Cup | 8 | 7 | 1 | .875 | 1st | 5 | 1 | 4 | .200 | Fourth place | ||
| 2000 | All-Filipino Cup | Purefoods | 14 | 8 | 6 | .571 | 4th | 11 | 5 | 6 | .454 | Runner-up |
| Commissioner's Cup | 9 | 4 | 5 | .444 | 5th | 1 | 0 | 1 | .000 | Quarterfinals | ||
| Governors' Cup | 9 | 5 | 4 | .556 | 4th | 11 | 5 | 6 | .454 | Runner-up | ||
| 2001 | All-Filipino Cup | Tanduay | 14 | 5 | 9 | .357 | 9th | — | — | — | — | Eliminated |
| Commissioner's Cup | 9 | 3 | 6 | .333 | 7th | 1 | 0 | 1 | .000 | Quarterfinals | ||
| Governors' Cup | 13 | 5 | 8 | .385 | 9th | — | — | — | — | Eliminated | ||
| 2002 | Governors' Cup | FedEx | 11 | 6 | 5 | .545 | 5th | 1 | 0 | 1 | .000 | Quarterfinals |
| Commissioner's Cup | 10 | 6 | 4 | .600 | 6th | 2 | 1 | 1 | .500 | Quarterfinals | ||
| All-Filipino Cup | 9 | 1 | 8 | .111 | 10th | — | — | — | — | Eliminated | ||
| 2003 | All-Filipino Cup | FedEx | 18 | 10 | 8 | .556 | 2nd (B) | 3 | 1 | 2 | .333 | Quarterfinals |
| Invitational | 4 | 3 | 1 | .750 | 1st (A) | 2 | 1 | 1 | .500 | Third place | ||
| Reinforced | 13 | 5 | 8 | .385 | 2nd (A) | 2 | 0 | 2 | .000 | Quarterfinals | ||
| 2005–06 | Philippine Cup | Talk 'N Text | 16 | 6 | 10 | .374 | 8th | 3 | 1 | 2 | .333 | Quarterfinals |
| 2006–07 | Philippine Cup | Talk 'N Text | 18 | 10 | 8 | .556 | 4th | 11 | 6 | 5 | .545 | Third place |
| Fiesta | 18 | 11 | 7 | .611 | 4th | 16 | 9 | 7 | .563 | Runner-up | ||
| 2007–08 | Philippine Cup | Talk 'N Text | 18 | 9 | 9 | .500 | 6th | 1 | 0 | 1 | .000 | First wildcard round |
| Fiesta | 18 | 9 | 9 | .500 | 7th | 2 | 1 | 1 | .500 | Second wildcard round | ||
| Totals | 476 | 232 | 250 | .487 | 195 | 94 | 101 | .482 | 2 championships | |||
National team record
| Tournament | Team | GP | W | L | PCT | Finish | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 SEA Games |  Philippines |
4 | 3 | 1 | .750 | 2nd |  Silver medal |
The Pumaren family
- His father is Pilo Pumaren (former UE Red Warrior), who served as an assistant coach under Norman Black for the San Miguel Beermen. He also played for the UE Red Warriors.
- He has two younger brothers who were both PBA players whom he had coached: Franz Pumaren (former La Salle Green Archer), who played for the San Miguel Beermen and Mobiline Phone Pals. He later inherited Derrick's head coaching duties in the UAAP and the PBL. Franz won the most college basketball titles in the modern era (post-EDSA). The youngest brother is Dindo Pumaren, who won multiple championships with the Purefoods TJ Hotdogs and Pepsi, former head coach of the UE Red Warriors and DLSU Green Archers in the UAAP. Dindo is considered one of the game's greatest point guards, along with Olsen Racela and Ronnie Magsanoc.