Goldwin Monteverde signs five-year contract extension with UP

Champion coach Goldwin Monteverde has agreed to a five-year contract extension with University of the Philippines men's basketball team as the school looks to continue with its winning program in the UAAP.

"UP MBT management is committed to establishing continuity in the program to ensure the winning culture developed under Coach Gold is sustained," said UP Office for Athletics and Sports Development (OASD) Director Bo Perasol.

"UP MBT management is working on all fronts to further strengthen the team. Hindi lang ang lineup ng team ang iniintindi; they're making sure we have a solid coaching staff, as well as the financial resources needed to support our basketball program."

[UP MBT management is working on all fronts to further strengthen the team. It's not just the team's lineup that is being worked on; they're making sure we have a solid coaching staff, as well as the financial resources needed to support our basketball program.]

Under Monteverde's tutelage, the Fighting Maroons won the championship in Season 84 by dethroning four-peat-seeking Ateneo de Manila University, giving UP its first title since 1986.

Monteverde then steered the team to back-to-back runner-up finishes in Seasons 85 and 86, bowing to Ateneo and De La Salle University, respectively.

"Under coach Gold, the team's record has improved year-to-year, but our decision is not based on his performance alone. His conduct and demeanor on and off the court has been exemplary and this is the kind of mentorship we believe our players can benefit from," UP MBT manager Atty. Agaton Uvero said.

—Bea Micaller/JMB, GMA Integrated News