The Capital1 Solar Spikers land the 1st overall for the 2025 PVL Draft, winning the lottery to make the top selection in a loaded draft class.
The rebuilding begins at the top for the Capital1 Solar Spikers.
The Solar Spikers emerged as the big winner of the 2025 PVL Draft Lottery, securing the coveted no. 1 overall pick ahead of the league’s most anticipated new batch of players in years.
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With a 30 percent chance for no. 1 entering the draw, the Solar Spikers defied the odds to leapfrog lottery leader Nxled and earn the top selection. It marks a significant turning point for the young franchise, which now has the opportunity to draft a potential franchise-changer and set the tone for its future.
What’s at stake?
Capital1 is now in pole position to select from a strong pool of collegiate and amateur stars, headlined by three-time UAAP MVP Bella Belen, who has submitted her application for the draft.
However, Belen is reportedly keeping her options open and may still withdraw following the Draft Combine set for May 30-31 at the Paco Arena in Manila.
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The final list of eligible draftees will be released on June 4, with the Draft Ceremony taking place on June 8.
Full First-Round Draft Order (Post-Lottery):
1. Capital1 Solar Spikers
2. Galeries Tower Highrisers
3. Farm Fresh Foxies
4. Nxled Chameleons
5. ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles
6. Cignal HD Spikers
7. Choco Mucho Flying Titans
8. Chery Tiggo Crossovers
9. PLDT High Speed Hitters
10. Akari Chargers
11. Petro Gazz Angels
12. Creamline Cool Smashers