Prior to coaching, Baculi played varsity basketball for the Mapua Cardinals.

Baculi was hired as head coach of Barako Bull Energy Boosters for the 2010 Fiesta Conference.

[5][6] In 2013, Baculi was hired by GlobalPort Batang Pier,[7] but replaced after two conferences by former PBA shooter Richie Ticzon.

[8] He is also the former athletic director of National University of the Philippines until the UAAP Season 77 formally closed in March 2015.

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