All eyes shift towards the upcoming 2025 PVL Draft where the top pick will be decided among the Nxled Chameleons, Capital1 Solar Spikers, Farm Fresh Foxies, and Galeries Tower Highrisers.
After a thrilling 2024-25 PVL All-Filipino Conference, the league now shifts its attention to the 2025 Rookie Draft.
The biggest question on everyone's mind is: Who will land the coveted No. 1 overall pick?
The answer lies in the upcoming PVL Draft Lottery, where four teams—NXLED, Capital1, Farm Fresh, and Galeries Tower—will vie for the top selection based on their combined performances from the 2024 PVL Reinforced Conference (weighted at 33%) and the 2024-25 All-Filipino Conference (weighted at 67%).
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Who has the best odds?
Based on the final lottery odds released:
Nxled leads the pack with a 40% chance of securing the top pick.
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Capital1 follows with 30%, while Farm Fresh has a 20% chance.
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While Galeries Tower rounds out the lottery pool with 10%.
These four teams will go through a draw to determine the order of the first four selections in the draft.
Full Draft Order (Post-Lottery)
After the lottery, the rest of the first-round draft order has been set based on regular standings:
5. ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles
6. Cignal HD Spikers
7. Chery Tiggo Crossovers
8. Choco Mucho Flying Titans
9. PLDT High Speed Hitters
10. Akari Chargers
11. Petro Gazz Angels
12. Creamline Cool Smashers
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How does the lottery work?
The lottery format mirrors those used in other pro leagues. Only the first four picks are determined by lottery, while the remaining eight follow the reverse order of team standings, not included in the draw.
Teams with poorer performances have better odds but no guarantees, making the draw a high-stakes event that could shift the balance of power.
What’s next?
With a strong rookie class expected and teams looking to reload or rebuild, landing the top pick could be franchise-altering.
The application window closes on May 23, with the final list of applicants to be announced on June 4.
The draft lottery is scheduled on May 26, and the PVL Rookie Draft Ceremony will take place on Saturday, June 7.