2024 PVL Rookie Draft Results
The Philippine volleyball scene is set to witness a landmark event as the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) holds its inaugural Rookie Draft on Monday, July 8th, 7:00 PM at the Novotel Hotel in Quezon City.
This historic moment marks the first time ever that aspiring Filipino volleyball players will be selected by professional teams in a formal draft format.
All 12 PVL teams will have the opportunity to select promising players who haven’t competed in the league before.
The draft order, determined through a lottery held last June 24th, places the rebranded ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles (formerly Strong Group Athletics) at the top of the board, granting them the first overall pick.
1st PVL Draft Results List
Check out the 2024 PVL Rookie Draft results and complete list of selections.
First Round
| Pick | Team | Player | Position | School |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zus Coffee Thunderbelles | GAGATE, Thea | MB | De La Salle University |
| 2 | Capital1 Solar Spikers | CRUZ, Leila | OP | De La Salle University |
| 3 | Galeries Tower Highrisers | CORENEL, Julia | S | De La Salle University |
| 4 | Farm Fresh Foxies | LARROZA, Maicah | OH/L | De La Salle University |
| 5 | Nxled Chameleons | ALMONTE, Lucille | OH | Adamson University |
| 6 | Akari Chargers | BUSTRILLO, Stephanie | OP | University of the Philippines |
| 7 | Cignal HD Spikers | LALONGISIP, Ishie | OH | Adamson University |
| 8 | PLDT High Speed Hitters | ALCANTARA, Angelica | S | Adamson University |
| 9 | Chery Tiggo Crossovers | VERDEFLOR, Karen | L | Adamson University |
| 10 | Petro Gazz Angels | ADOLFO, Antonette | OP | Adamson University |
| 11 | Choco Mucho Flying Titans | PECAÑA, Lorraine | MB | Arellano University |
| 12 | Creamline Cool Smashers | TORRES, Aleiah | L/OH | Brock University |
Second Round
| Pick | Team | Player | Position | School |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Zus Coffee Thunderbelles | ANCHETA, Shayra | MB | Adamson University |
| 14 | Capital1 Solar Spikers | DOROMAL, Roma Mae | L | Ateneo de Manila University |
| 15 | Galeries Tower Highrisers | ENCARNACION, Jewel | OH | University of the Philippines |
| 16 | Farm Fresh Foxies | ABELLANA, Pierre | OH | University of Santo Tomas |
| 17 | Nxled Chameleons | ALDEA, Razel | MB | University of Perpetual Help System DALTA |
| Akari Chargers | (passed) | |||
| Cignal HD Spikers | (passed) | |||
| PLDT High Speed Hitters | (passed) | |||
| Chery Tiggo Crossovers | (passed) | |||
| 18 | Petro Gazz Angels | PARALEJAS, Donnalyn | S | Arellano University |
| Choco Mucho Flying Titans | (passed) | |||
| Creamline Cool Smashers | (passed) |
Third Round
| Pick | Team | Player | Position | School |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Zus Coffee Thunderbelles | YANDOC, Nikka | S | Adamson University |
| 20 | Capital1 Solar Spikers | TORRES, Giliana | OH | De La Salle University |
| 21 | Galeries Tower Highrisers | BATINDAAN, Dodee | MB | Arellano University |
| Farm Fresh Foxies | (passed) | |||
| Nxled Chameleons | (passed) | |||
| Petro Gazz Angels | (passed) |
Fourth Round
| Pick | Team | Player | Position | School |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Zus Coffee Thunderbelles | ZETA, Jenina | L | University of the East |
| Capital1 Solar Spikers | (passed) | |||
| 23 | Galeries Tower Highrisers | AYING, Danivah | OP | University of San Jose–Recoletos |
Fifth Round
| Pick | Team | Player | Position | School |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zus Coffee Thunderbelles | (passed) | |||
| Galeries Tower Highrisers | (passed) |
A Deep Pool of Talent
A total of 47 hopefuls, including collegiate standouts and players with international experience, are vying for a chance to enter the professional league.
Headliners include prolific scorers like De La Salle’s Thea Gagate (middle blocker) and Maicah Larroza (outside hitter), alongside talented setters Julia Coronel and Leila Cruz.
Fans can expect to see familiar names from the UAAP and NCAA leagues enter the draft. University of Santo Tomas (UST) opposite spiker Pierre Abellana, a standout from the runner-up team, is among the hopefuls. Adamson University boasts a strong presence with seven players, including hitters Lucille Almonte and Ishie Lalongisip, and setter Nikka Yandoc. Ateneo’s Roma Mae Doromal (libero) and graduating players from the University of the Philippines (UP) like Abi Goc (outside hitter) and Jewel Encarnacion (outside hitter) are also in the mix.
The draft extends its reach beyond the collegiate ranks, featuring foreign-based Filipino players like Aleiah Torres (Brock University) and Nathalie Ramacula (Red River College Polytechnic). Additionally, alumni from various leagues like the NCAA, leagues within Metro Manila, and former training pool members will have their chance to shine.
This historic draft promises to usher in a new era for Philippine professional volleyball, infusing fresh talent and potentially shaking up the league’s competitive landscape. With a deep pool of promising players and the anticipation surrounding the first overall pick, the PVL Rookie Draft is an event not to be missed.
2024 PVL Rookie Draft Prospects
Here’s the list of prospects in the 2024 PVL draft.
| Player | Position | School |
|---|---|---|
| OH | University of Santo Tomas | |
| OP | Adamson University | |
| S | Adamson University | |
| MB | University of Perpetual Help System DALTA | |
| ALMAZAN, Cathrine | OH | Emilio Aguinaldo College |
| OH | Adamson University | |
| MB | Adamson University | |
| ARIZAPA, Lalaine | MB | San Beda University |
| OP | University of San Jose–Recoletos | |
| BAKABAK, Ysabela | MB | De La Salle University |
| MB | Arellano University | |
| BELARO, Camille | L | Lyceum of the Philippines University |
| BERMILLO, Jewelle | L | San Sebastian College – Recoletos |
| OP | University of the Philippines | |
| CASIÑO, Danya | MB | Trinity University of Asia |
| S | De La Salle University | |
| OP | De La Salle University | |
| DAYAO, Sandra | L | University of Perpetual Help System DALTA |
| DE LEON, Bay Anne | L | Colegio de San Juan de Letran |
| DIÑO, Charmina | OH | Arellano University |
| L | Ateneo de Manila University | |
| OH | University of the Philippines | |
| EVANGELISTA, Lalaine CJ | MB | National University |
| MB | De La Salle University | |
| GOC, Abi | OH | University of the Philippines |
| JARDIO, Andrea | MB | Lyceum of Alabang |
| OH | Adamson University | |
| OH/L | De La Salle University | |
| MACASIRAY, Lian | L | De La Salle University – Dasmariñas |
| MATAWARAN, Robbie Mae | MB | Arellano University |
| MELENDRES, Daisy | MB | Colegio de San Juan de Letran |
| NIEVA, Dara | OP | University of the East |
| S | Arellano University | |
| MB | Arellano University | |
| RAMACULA, Nathalie | S/L | Red River College Polytechnic (Canada) |
| SANTOS, Caroline | MB | De La Salle University |
| SANTOS, Remcel | MB | University of the East |
| SOLINA, Jamie | S | Marinduque State University |
| TAYAG, Maxinne | OH | San Beda University |
| L/OH | Brock University (Canada) | |
| OH | De La Salle University | |
| L | Adamson University | |
| VERNAIZ, Mary Grace | OH | University of Santo Tomas |
| VILLAMOR, Dea | L | University of the East |
| S | Adamson University | |
| ZAPF, Lovely | MB | De La Salle University – Dasmariñas |
| L | University of the East | |
