Aldin Ayo resigns as UST head coach

Aldin Ayo has resigned as the head coach of the University of Santo Tomas men's basketball team amid the probe on the "Sorsogon bubble."

UST student publication The Varsitarian reported the development on Friday.

In a statement, Ayo apologized to "those who have been adversely affected" by their team's activity.

"I take responsibility for my actions and shall face the appropriate sanctions. And I shall go for a personal Retreat," he said.

"I thank the UST community for their faith and continued support for the team," he added. "I ask for prayers that they, as well as I, may be able to recover from these very trying times."

READ: Ayo's statement on his resignation pic.twitter.com/ldyI3AdFOU

— Varsitarian Sports (@VSportsUST) September 4, 2020

Earlier, the Philippine Sports Commission and other government agencies looking into the alleged training bubble said they will submit their initial findings to the Department of Justice by Monday.

The controversy led to the departure of several UST players, including former team captain CJ Cansino, Brent Paraiso, Ira Bataller, Rhenz Abando, and Jun Asuncion.

Ayo handled UST since 2018 and led the España-based squad to the UAAP finals in Season 82, where they finished as runners-up.

In 2015, Ayo made his collegiate head coaching debut in Colegio de San Juan de Letran. The Knights were crowned as NCAA champions that season.

He transferred to De La Salle University in 2016 and led the Green Archers to two UAAP finals stints, with the Taft-based squad bringing home the trophy in 2016. —Justin Kenneth Carandang/MGP, GMA News