| Iloilo United Royals | |
|---|---|
| Position | Assistant coach |
| League | MPBL |
| Personal information | |
| Born | (1978-03-26) March 26, 1978 (age 46) |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Claret School of Quezon City |
| College | De La Salle |
| PBA draft | 2004: 2nd round, 17th overall pick |
| Selected by the Sta. Lucia Realtors | |
| Playing career | 2004–2006 |
| Position | Guard |
| Coaching career | 2011–present |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 2004–2006 | Sta. Lucia Realtors |
| As coach: | |
| 2011–2012 | De La Salle (assistant) |
| 2013–2014 | San Miguel Beermen (ABL) (assistant) |
| 2014–2016 | GlobalPort Batang Pier (assistant) |
| 2016–2017 | Alab Pilipinas |
| 2017–2020 | San Miguel Alab Pilipinas (assistant) |
| 2018–2019 | Mandaluyong El Tigre |
| 2019 | Imus Bandera |
| 2023–present | Iloilo United Royals (assistant) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| As player:
As assistant coach:
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Ronald "Mac" Cuan is a Filipino professional basketball coach and former collegiate player who is currently an assistant coach for the Iloilo United Royals in the MPBL.
Playing
A former De La Salle Green Archer, he drafted and played for Sta. Lucia Realtors for two seasons.
Coaching
Early career
He served as an assistant coach for his alma mater La Salle specializing on video coordinator, and for San Miguel Beermen in the ABL.
PBA
Cuan was the lead assistant of the GlobalPort Batang Pier in 2014 to 2016.
Alab Pilipinas
Cuan became the head coach of Alab Pilipinas for its founding season in 2016. He was later demoted and replaced by Jimmy Alapag.
MPBL
Cuan served as head coach for the sole season of Mandaluyong El Tigre, but replaced in mid-season. He was later hired by Imus Bandera to be their head coach but was replaced early.
He serves as an assistant coach for the Iloilo United Royals.
Personal
He is the older brother of former UST Growling Tiger and UAAP champion, Japs Cuan.
References
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- Leongson, Randolph B. (April 4, 2020). "Five UAAP teams that have truly built dynasties". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- Velasco, Bill (October 1, 2005). "Mac Cuan's second life". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
- https://www.facebook.com/PHSportsBureau/posts/still-remember-when-the-sta-lucia-realtors-had-two-long-haired-individuals-on-th/888835339487398/&ved=2ahUKEwip_pzw47qIAxXD1TQHHZppBY0QFnoECCwQAQ&usg=AOvVaw2TgIZP-L_FkOMibX4_itkM
- ^ Terrado, Reuben (November 16, 2016). "Mac Cuan sees Alab Pilipinas stint as wonderful opportunity for him and former PBA players". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ "Former Mandaluyong coach Mac Cuan becomes new Imus mentor". July 16, 2019. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
- Bacnis, Justine (2016-11-27). "Alab comeback falls short against Slingers in opener". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
- Li, Matthew (2017-08-12). "Alab Pilipinas names Jimmy Alapag as head coach". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
- "Mac Cuan takes over as Imus coach after MPBL team parts with Buds Reyes". Spin.ph. July 16, 2019. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
- https://web.facebook.com/iloilounitedroyals/posts/boss-jj-with-head-coach-mc-abolucion-first-assistant-mac-cuan-assistant-coach-et/825746019337655/?_rdc=1&_rdr
- "Japs Cuan joins Alab Pilipinas coaching staff as assistant to elder brother Mac". Spin.ph. November 21, 2016. Retrieved 2024-09-10.