Dindo Pumaren played collegiate ball for De La Salle Green Archers under the watch of his older brother, Derrick.
13 Facts About Dindo Pumaren
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Dindo Pumaren played for Philippine basketball team for the 1986 Asian Games' basketball tournament.
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Dindo Pumaren was drafted by Purefoods Hotdogs in 1989, and played for the team until 1994, when the won four championships.
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Dindo Pumaren was traded for Pepsi for some draft picks and played for them for two seasons.
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Dindo Pumaren was traded back to Purefoods and won a championship in 1997.
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Dindo Pumaren played for the team until 2001, when he was traded to Tanduay for a future draft pick.
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Dindo Pumaren was absorbed by then FedEx Express, who replaced the Tanduay franchise.
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Dindo Pumaren retired in the end of 2002 PBA season.
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Dindo Pumaren was hired as head coach of UE Red Warriors, with his brother and school alumni Derrick as their consultant.
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Dindo Pumaren led them to five consecutive UAAP Final Four appearances that includes a one finals loss against his alma mater, La Salle coached by his brother Franz and led by JV Casio.
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Dindo Pumaren led the Archers to a final four appearance in 2010, but a dismal performance in the next year.
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Dindo Pumaren was replaced by future San Miguel Beermen manager Gee Abanilla.
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Dindo Pumaren was rumored to return as Red Warriors' head coach, but the Red Warriors decided to hire his brother, Derrick.