UE Red Warriors adopt 'kaizen' mindset to end 16-year Final Four drought in UAAP Season 88

Updated Fri, September 19, 2025 at 3:03 PM Published Tue, September 16, 2025 at 7:05 PM

The University of the East (UE) Red Warriors are adopting a 'kaizen' mindset to improve their performance and end their 16-year Final Four drought in UAAP Season 88.

New head coach Chris Gavina emphasizes a relentless focus on defense, highlighting the importance of daily discipline and habits developed during training.

UE's previous season (Season 87) saw them fail to reach the Final Four despite a strong 5-2 start, ending with a six-game losing streak and a 68-55 loss to Adamson in the fourth-seed playoff.

Gavina, who previously coached in the PBA for teams like Rain or Shine and Mahindra, aims to instill a continuous improvement approach, avoiding overambitious goals in favor of steady progress.

The Red Warriors are entering the season with a renewed focus on fundamentals, reflecting Gavina's belief that success in the UAAP requires a different approach than his PBA experience.

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