National University's Bella Belen during Day 2 of the 2025 PVL Draft Combine, May 31, 2025 at the Paco Arena in Manila. PVL Media
MANILA -- Capital1 will look to add a foundational piece to its roster when it makes the first pick in the highly-anticipated PVL Rookie Draft, set for Sunday night at the Novotel in Cubao.
The Solar Spikers are coming off three straight subpar campaigns, compiling a 7-24 win-loss record across three conferences. But they expect to take the top talent in the deep rookie pool, with 57 players making the final list.
READ: 57 prospects make final cut for 2025 PVL Draft
Headlining the class is three-time UAAP Most Valuable Player Bella Belen of National University, who is the consensus top prospect after a glittering collegiate career that saw her steer the Lady Bulldogs to three championships in four years.
Former Capital1 head coach Roger Gorayeb shared during Day 2 of the Draft Combine that he would pick Belen if he had the choice.
Gorayeb has since been replaced by Alas Pilipinas head coach Jorge De Brito.
READ: Capital1 coach Roger Gorayeb bares choice for No.1 pick
Galeries Tower will pick second, followed by Farm Fresh and Nxled, who complete the four-team lottery draw. The remainder of the first round will see ZUS Coffee, Cignal, Choco Mucho, Chery Tiggo, PLDT, Akari, Petro Gazz, and Creamline make their selections in that order.
In the succeeding round, the Chameleons will have the first pick, followed by the Solar Spikers, Foxies, and Highrisers, with the rest of the order unchanged.
Notable prospects in this year’s draft include AC Miner, Tia Andaya, Alohi Robins-Hardy, Alleiah Malaluan, Jyne Soreño, Erin Pangilinan, Pia Abbu, Sheena Toring, Chenie Tagaod, Jean Asis, Riza Nogales and Mycah Go.
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