Danivah Aying turns emotional after being selected by Galeries Tower in the fourth round of the inaugural PVL Rookie Draft. Aying, who hails from Cebu, is the last pick in the draft.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — As an unheralded player from Cebu, the odds were stacked against Danivah Aying in the inaugural PVL Rookie Draft. … Read more
Thea Gagate, as expected, is taken first overall by the ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles in the inaugural PVL Rookie Draft at Novotel in Quezon City.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — There were no surprises in the inaugural PVL Rookie Draft after Thea Gagate and Leila Cruz emerged as the top two picks on Monday night at Novotel … Read more
The Premier Volleyball League (PVL) holds its inaugural rookie draft on Monday night at Novotel in Quezon City. ZUS Coffee, formerly known as Strong Group Athletics, owns the No. 1 pick and is expected to take former La Salle star Thea Gagate. There are a total of 47 aspirants in the draft. Capital1, Galeries Tower, … Read more
Erica Staunton is Creamline Cool Smashers’ import for the PVL Reinforced Conference. –CREAMLINE PHOTO A two-stage elimination round will be something new when the Reinforced Conference of the Premier Volleyball League gets off the ground on July 16, although the battle for the championship will be just for a single game which assures that no … Read more
Roma Mae Doromal–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net As former Ateneo skipper and libero Roma Mae Doromal makes the jump to the pros by joining the PVL Draft, she’s making it clear that she just wants to achieve something in the pro league that has eluded her in the UAAP. “I never experienced [winning] a championship,” Doromal said in … Read more
PVL Draft aspirant Maicah Larroza from La Salle during the Draft Combine. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Maicah Larroza has some extra motivation heading into the inaugural PVL Rookie Draft with her La Salle teammates Thea Gagate, Leila Cruz, and Julia Coronel among this year’s top prospects. Gagate is set to be ZUS Coffee’s choice … Read more
PVL Draft aspirant Pierre Abellana during the Draft Combine. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Determined to come out of her shell, Pierre Abellana seeks to unleash her untapped potential in the professional scene as she chases a roster spot in the inaugural PVL Rookie Draft on July 8 at Novotel. Abellana, who seldom saw action … Read more
Former Ateneo captain Roma Mae Doromal during the PVL Draft Combine. – MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Former Ateneo captain Roma Mae Doromal offers her floor defense and leadership skills as she turns pro in the inaugural PVL Rookie Draft on July 8 at Novotel. Doromal is among the top in this year’s Draft and … Read more
Julia Coronel during the PVL Rookie Draft combine.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net As if her schedule isn’t jampacked as it is with a commitment to the Alas Pilipinas team and the completion of her degree at La Salle, former Lady Spikers captain Julia Coronel is also set to turn pro after joining the first-ever PVL Rookie Draft. After … Read more
It’s been hailed as a landmark moment in the Premier Volleyball League, one that could improve the league’s balance in the long run. But after two days of the Draft Combine, it’s time for teams to make serious decisions. “I think there’s a lot of talent. As I’ve said before I came to the Philippines, … Read more