Franz PumarenNo. 5 – Retired |
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Position |
Point Guard |
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League |
PBA |
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Personal information |
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Born |
(1963-12-05) December 5, 1963 |
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Nationality |
Philippines |
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Listed height |
5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
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Listed weight |
165 lb (75 kg) |
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Career information |
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College |
De La Salle University |
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Career history |
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San Miguel Beermen Mobiline Cellulars |
Franz Pumaren is a Filipino former professional basketball player. He played college ball for De La Salle University before playing professional basketball in the Philippine Basketball Association. He is also a local politician in Quezon City.
Basketball career
Pumaren played most of his professional career for the San Miguel Beermen where he won 9 championships with the team. He also played for the Mobiline Cellulars.
Pumaren formerly coached the De La Salle Green Archers from 1998 to 2009 where he led them to five men's basketball championships including a four-peat from 1998 to 2001, and his final championship with the team in 2007.[1] As a coach for the Archers, he was known for implementing the full court press defense on opposing teams.
Pumaren is the head coach of the Air21 Express in the PBA, starting at the 2011-12 PBA season.[2]
Political career
Pumaren is also a former councilor in the 3rd District of Quezon City. The 3rd District includes the Araneta Coliseum, where majority of the PBA and UAAP games are held. After serving three consecutive terms from 2001 to 2010, he resigned as La Salle coach in order to run for the 3rd district's seat in the House of Representatives. Pumaren lost to Jorge Banal, coming at third behind defeated incumbent Matias Defensor, Jr. with 28% of the vote.
Coaching record
Collegiate record
Collegiate record
Season | Team | Eliminations | Playoffs |
W | L | PCT | Finish | PG | W | L | PCT | Results |
1998 | DLSU | 13 | 1 | .929 | 1st | 4 | 3 | 1 | .750 | Won over UST in the Semifinals,Won over FEU in the Finals |
1999 | DLSU | 12 | 2 | .857 | 1st | 5 | 4 | 1 | .800 | Won over FEU in the Semifinals,Won over UST in the Finals |
2000 | DLSU | 12 | 2 | .857 | 1st | 3 | 3 | 0 | .1000 | Won over UST in the Semifinals,Won over FEU in the Finals |
2001 | DLSU | 12 | 2 | .857 | 1st | 4 | 3 | 1 | .750 | Won over NU in the Semifinals,Won over Ateneo in the Finals |
2002 | DLSU | 13 | 1 | .929 | 1st | 4 | 2 | 2 | .500 | Won over UST in the Semifinals,Lost to Ateneo in the Finals |
2003 | DLSU | Lost to Ateneo in the Semifinals | La Salle's wins were later forfeited after La Salle admitted it fielded two ineligible players. Their 2004 championship was given to FEU. |
2004 | DLSU | Won over Ateneo in the Semifinals, Won over FEU in the Finals |
2005 | DLSU | Lost to FEU in the Finals |
2006 | DLSU | Suspended |
2007 | DLSU | 9 | 5 | .643 | 2nd | 5 | 4 | 1 | .800 | Won over Ateneo in the Semifinals,Won over UE in the Finals |
2008 | DLSU | 10 | 4 | .714 | 2nd | 4 | 2 | 2 | .500 | Won over FEU in the Semifinals,Lost to Ateneo in the Finals |
2009 | DLSU | 5 | 9 | .358 | 6th | Did not qualify |
Totals | 86 | 26 | .767 | | 29 | 21 | 8 | .724 | 5 championships |
Professional record
Season | Conference | Team | Elimination round | Playoffs |
W | L | PCT | Finish | PG | W | L | PCT | Results |
2011–12 |
Philippine |
SHO/A21 |
0 | 14 | .000 | 10th | Did not qualify |
Commissioner's |
3 | 6 | .333 | 10th | Did not qualify |
Governors |
2 | 7 | .222 | 10th | Did not qualify |
References
Preceded by Gabby Velasco |
La Salle Green Archers head coach 1998–2009 |
Succeeded by Dindo Pumaren |
Preceded by First |
Air21 Express head coach 2011–present |
Succeeded by (incumbent) |
Air21 Express |
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- Formerly the Shopinas.com Clickers
- Founded in 2011
- Owned by the Airfrieght 2100, Inc., a subsidiary of the Lina Group of Companies
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San Miguel Beermen 1993 PBA Governors Cup Champions |
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Persondata |
Name |
Pumaren, Franz |
Alternative names |
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Short description |
Filipino basketball player |
Date of birth |
December 5, 1963 |
Place of birth |
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Date of death |
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Place of death |
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