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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

National University's Bella Belen during Day 2 of the 2025 PVL Draft Combine, May 31, 2025 at the Paco Arena in Manila.

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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/1749299662071PVL Draft Combine 25 - Bella Belen-0341.JPG" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="National University&#x27;s Bella Belen during Day 2 of the 2025 PVL Draft Combine, May 31, 2025 at the Paco Arena in Manila. PVL Media"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">National University&#x27;s Bella Belen during Day 2 of the 2025 PVL Draft Combine, May 31, 2025 at the Paco Arena in Manila. <em>PVL Media</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA -- Capital1 will look to add a foundational piece to its roster when it <a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2025/5/26/the-1-in-capital1-solar-spikers-get-first-pick-in-pvl-draft-1935">makes the first pick</a> in the highly-anticipated PVL Rookie Draft, set for Sunday night at the Novotel in Cubao.</p><p>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.</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2025/6/4/57-prospects-make-final-cut-for-2025-pvl-draft-0051">READ: 57 prospects make final cut for 2025 PVL Draft</a></div><p>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.</p><p>Former Capital1 head coach Roger Gorayeb shared during Day 2 of the Draft Combine that he would pick Belen if he had the choice.</p><p>Gorayeb has since been replaced by Alas Pilipinas head coach Jorge De Brito.</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2025/5/31/capital1-coach-roger-gorayeb-bares-choice-for-no-1-pick-1302">READ: Capital1 coach Roger Gorayeb bares choice for No.1 pick</a></div><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div><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/PwsvefLSNjY?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>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.</p>

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.

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Published June 08, 2025 07:00 AM PHT

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