McJour Luib

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McJour Luib
Personal information
NationalityFilipino
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Career information
High school Colegio de San Juan de Letran
College Colegio de San Juan de Letran
PBA draft 2016: undrafted
Coaching career2016–present
Career history
As coach:
2016–2018 La Salle Manila (assistant)
2018–2020 UST (assistant)
2022–2024 Converge FiberXers (1st assistant)
Career highlights and awards
As assistant coach:

As player:

McJour Luib is a Filipino coach who previously served as first assistant coach for the Converge FiberXers in the PBA.

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Career

Playing

Luib played for Letran Knights under 3 different coaches: Caloy Garcia, Aldin Ayo and Jeff Napa. He won a championship under Ayo's coaching in 2015. [1] [2]

Coaching

UAAP

Being undrafted in 2016 draft, Luib joined Ayo at De La Salle Green Archers. [1] [3] [4]

When Ayo left La Salle for UST, Luib also joined him. [4] He resigned with Ayo and Jinino Manansala in 2019 due to Sorsogon bubble training controversy. [5]

Converge

When Ayo was hired by the Converge FiberXers as head coach, Luib tapped by Ayo as his 1st assistant (equivalent of Assoiciate HC in the NBA). [6] He played for the FiberXers for PBA On Tour, when the team was injury-depleted that time. [7] [8]

Before the 2024–25 season, Luib and Ayo left the team. [9]

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