Ravanes was part of a wave of Cebuano cagers recruited by the squad, then known as San Miguel Braves in the MICAA.
[2] Ravanes became an assistant coach for the Pop Cola Panthers under Chot Reyes in 2000, specifically for player relations.
[3] But when the Panthers sold to Coca-Cola and became Coca-Cola Tigers, he was retained on its inaugural season, until 2006, when national team head coach Chot Reyes, assistant coaches Nash Racela, and Aboy Castro joined San Miguel Beermen.
Ravanes become head coach of San Miguel Beermen, replacing Gee Abanilla, with Todd Purves as active consultant.
[1][2] After two conferences of winning standings but losing on playoffs, Ravanes and Purves was demoted and replaced by Leo Austria.