Jimmy Alapag returns to the Philippines to take over as head coach of the NLEX Road Warriors, the team confirms. Multiple reports say NLEX makes the appointment official after Alapag signs with team owner Manny V. Pangilinan and NLEX officials in a formal ceremony held on Monday. Alapag, a former PBA player, previously worked in the NBA with the Sacramento Kings as a player development coach, before parting ways and returning to the Philippines. According to the reports, Alapag replaces Jong Uichico as head coach. His first assignment begins with the season-ending PBA Governors’ Cup, which is scheduled to tip off on July 10. One source also notes that Alapag frames the move as a new chapter as he shares the development on social media. The reports collectively describe the hiring as a leadership change for NLEX ahead of the Governors’ Cup and as Alapag’s return to the PBA after his NBA stint.