Romwel Anzures

Adamson Universty young star Shaina Nitura in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament. Photo from UAAP Media.

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1743243165460UAAP 87 WVB ADMU vs. AdU- Shaina Nitura-1111.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Adamson Universty young star Shaina Nitura in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament. Photo from UAAP Media."/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Adamson Universty young star Shaina Nitura in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament. <em>Photo from UAAP Media.</em></span></span></span>MANILA — Adamson University prized rookie Shaina Nitura will have the chance to elevate her already impressive game even more.</div><p>The 20-year-old Lady Falcon has this opportunity as she was named to the recently released 33-player ‘wishlist’ of which Alas Pilipinas invited for tryouts in preparations for their 2025 competitions.</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2025/3/27/33-athletes-to-be-invited-for-alas-pilipinas-women-tryouts-1632">READ: 33 athletes to be invited for Alas Pilipinas Women tryouts</a></div><p>“Thankful po kasi kasama po sa dream ko yun, makapag represent ng bansa natin, pero tryout pa lang naman po yun so hindi pa po sure,” commented Nitura following their <a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2025/3/29/uaap-ateneo-sweeps-adamson-extends-win-streak-to-three-matches-1549">defeat to Ateneo de Manila University</a> on Saturday in UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball.</p><p>“Kung will po talaga ni Lord, why not po?’ Nitura added.</p><p>The likes of Bella Belen, Angel Canino, Vanie Gandler, Eya Laure, Brooke Van Sickle, and Savi Davison were among the notable outside hitters who were also included in the list, and Nitura is excited for the chance to pick their brains.</p><p>“Lahat po sila [excited akong makasama], kasi lahat sila veterans,” she emphasized. “Alam kong marami akong matututunan mula sa kanila.”</p><p>“[Matututunan ko] kung paano sila maging kalmado sa loob ng court, at i-handle yung challenges on the court much better than how I handle things,” NItura furthered.</p><p>However, before she seizes the opportunity to don National colors, Nitura insisted that her top priority for now is helping Adamson get over the hump as they have now lost five of their last six outings.</p><div>“As of now, ang fino-focus ko po muna is yung season,” she said. “Pero nakaka-boost po siya ng confidence at morale, at mas nagiging motivated akong galingan pa kasi nakikita nila yung potensyal ko as a player.”<br/><br/><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong><br/><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0d_xoIyRZj8?autoplay=1&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>Adamson University prized rookie Shaina Nitura will have the chance to elevate her already impressive game even more.</p>

Adamson University prized rookie Shaina Nitura will have the chance to elevate her already impressive game even more.

Shaina Nitura excited to learn from vets after inclusion in Alas Pilipinas 'wishlist'

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Shaina Nitura excited to learn from vets after inclusion in Alas Pilipinas 'wishlist'

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Published March 29, 2025 06:40 PM PHT

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