Jimmy Alapag has been appointed NLEX Road Warriors’ new head coach ahead of the upcoming conference, marking a leadership change aimed at strengthening the team while maintaining its core identity.

The NLEX management said the decision reflects its goal of introducing renewed leadership while ensuring continuity in the program’s culture and system.

Alapag brings coaching experience from an NBA organization, along with a strong basketball philosophy and a player-centered approach, which the team believes can help elevate its performance.

Management said the move is part of its long-term plan to develop a championship-caliber squad by combining fresh perspective with established team identity.