Chris Gavina begins UE Red Warriors’ transformation with a defense-first mindset
New University of the East (UE) head coach Chris Gavina is set to bring a defense-first philosophy to the Red Warriors as they prepare for the upcoming UAAP season. With a deep respect for the team’s rich history, Gavina is determined to lead UE back to the Final Four and beyond.
![Can Chris Gavina lead UE back to the Final Four? The new season will be a test of his system. [photo credit: Chris Gavina Facebook]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/479488086_28840344672216443_7013106852676085894_n-e1740600062484-400x200.jpg)
![FEU vs. UE on Sunday, Apr. 2. [UAAP media group]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/UAAP-85-MVB-FEU-vs.-UE-9164-400x200.jpg)
![Paolo Alovera of the UE Red Warriors [UAAP images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/UAAP-85-Football-Paolo-Alovera-UE-4-400x200.jpg)
![JJ Llavore and Mik Balce of Ateneo [UAAP Media Bureau]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG_1740_UAAP-Season-85-mens-tennis-ADU-vs-Ateneo_JJ-Llavore-and-Mik-Balce-400x200.jpg)
![Gani Stevens of the UE Red Warriors [UAAP photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/UAAP-85-MBB-FEU-vs.-UE-Gani-Stevens-4785-400x200.jpg)
![Ange Kouame of the Ateneo Blue Eagles [UAAP photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/UAAP-S85-MBB-Ange-Kouame-ATENEO-400x200.jpg)

