Turo Valenzona

Arturo F. Valenzona (born November 5, 1942), also known as Turo Valenzona, is a former Filipino basketball player and head coach.

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Valenzona played college ball for the Far Eastern University, before eventually playing in the Manila Industrial and Commercial Athletic Association, and later, the Philippine Basketball Association with U/Tex. He was also a member of the national basketball team of the Philippines. After his playing years, Valenzona coached Tanduay, Ginebra, Alaska, and Pop Cola in the PBA. He was also the first president of the Basketball Coaches Association of the Philippines. Valenzona coached Tanduay to three PBA championships from 1986 to 1987, and led the collegiate team San Sebastian College to five straight men's basketball championships in the 1990's.^[1]

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1. ^ NCAA PREVIEW

Preceded by -	FEU Tamaraws head coach 1972-1991	Succeeded by Alfredo Amador
Preceded by Pilo Pumaren	Gilbey's Gins head coach 1982-1984	Succeeded by Robert Jaworski
Preceded by Tito Eduque	Tanduay Rhum head coach 1985-1987	Succeeded by Ely Capacio
Preceded by Nat Canson	Hills Bros. Coffee head coach 1987-1988	Succeeded by Bogs Adornado
Preceded by Francis Rodriguez	San Sebastian Stags men's basketball head coach 1992-1996	Succeeded by Bai Cristobal
Preceded by Derrick Pumaren	Pop Cola 800's head coach 1997	Succeeded by Norman Black
Preceded by Bai Cristobal	San Sebastian Stags men's basketball head coach 2000-2005	Succeeded by Raymond Valenzona
Preceded by Ato Agustin	San Sebastian Stags men's basketball head coach 2011	Succeeded by Topex Robinson

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Name	Valenzona, Turo
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Date of birth	November 5, 1942
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