University of Santo Tomas coach Pido Jarencio has added two veteran tacticians to his bench ahead of the UAAP Season 87 wars.

Juno Sauler and Peter Martin have shored up the Growling Tigers' think tank as they bring their invaluable knowledge to Espana.

The team, led by Jarencio, San Miguel Corporation (SMC) sports director Alfrancis Chua, Institute of Physical Education and Athletics head Fr. Rodel Cansancio, OP, and team managers Eric Ang and Waiyip Chong welcomed the two coaches in an informal dinner on Wednesday, Jan. 10.

"Winner parehas itong tutulong sa atin at masaya tayo dahil marami ang maituturo ni coach Juno at coach Peter sa mga bata papunta doon sa binubuo nating winning culture," said Jarencio.

Sauler is a former UAAP champion coach, steering the Jeron Teng-led La Salle to the crown in 2013. He has since worked as an assistant first in Ginebra and currently with Magnolia.

Meanwhile, Martin has been an assistant coach for San Miguel for the better part of the past decade and has established himself as an integral part of the Beermen's dynasty.

It's the latest of SMC's support to the hardluck UST squad which is looking to reach the Final Four for the first time since 2019.

Jarencio's staff currently includes Japs Cuan, Jeric Fortuna, Juben Ledesma, Jaren Jarencio, and Ian Herrera, with NorthPort head coach Bonnie Tan serving as team consultant.

The Growling Tigers finished dead last in the past UAAP Season 86 with a 2-12 win-loss record.