With the 2025 PVL Rookie Draft fast approaching, mock draft boards are heating up following the conclusion of the official Draft Combine, which gave coaches and scouts a closer look at the country’s top emerging volleyball talents.
While Bella Belen remains the consensus No. 1 pick, expected to go to the Capital1 Solar Spikers, the rest of the first-round landscape is shaping up to be full of intriguing choices, comebacks, and potential steals.
Here’s a look at the post-Combine projections for the 2025 PVL Mock Draft first round:
1. Capital1 Solar Spikers
Bella Belen | Outside Hitter | National University
The most anticipated pick of the draft, Belen brings explosive scoring, elite defense, and championship experience. She’s a franchise-changing player and a perfect fit for coach Jorge de Brito's rebuilding Solar Spikers.
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2. Galeries Tower Highrisers
Jean Asis | Middle Blocker | Far Eastern University
Behind a strong Draft Combine showing, Asis flexed her athleticism and blocking instincts.
With Galeries Tower head coach Lerma Giron already stating that the team is in search of a reliable middle blocker, Asis can immediately provide net protection and long-term upside.
3. Farm Fresh Foxies
Alohi Robins-Hardy | Setter | VK Dukla Liberec
Where else but the Foxies?
The only real question is whether Robins-Hardy will be selected with the third overall pick or will Farm Fresh try to push her to the second round.
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4. Nxled Chameleons
Lyann De Guzman | Outside Hitter | Ateneo de Manila University
De Guzman’s all-around game and improved consistency at the Draft Combine solidify her top-five status.
The Chameleons need additional firepower on the wing, and the Ateneo standout delivers just that.
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5. ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles
Riza Nogales | Middle Blocker | University of the East
With coach Jerry Yee stating that the Thunderbelles are also looking for a middle blocker, Nogales seems to be the perfect fit for the team alongside Thea Gagate.
Among the best blockers in UAAP Season 87, Nogales’ timing and height make her an ideal long-term piece for ZUS Coffee.
6. Cignal HD Spikers
Alleiah Malaluan | Outside Hitter | De La Salle University
Malaluan brings poise, court smarts, and offensive versatility.
The DLSU standout is expected to cap off the HD Spikers’ offseason revamp as she fits in as a dynamic contributor who can learn from veterans.
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7. Choco Mucho Flying Titans
AC Miner | Middle Blocker | Ateneo de Manila University
The Flying Titans need depth across the board, and Miner’s athleticism and versatility make her a great addition to reinforce coach Dante Alinsunurin’s rotation.
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8. Chery Tiggo Crossovers
Chenie Tagaod | Outside Hitter | Far Eastern University
A fiery scorer and vocal leader, Tagaod is a solid fit for the Crossovers' energetic core.
Tagaod is expected to provide immediate scoring off the bench or as a spot starter.
9. PLDT High Speed Hitters
Baby Jyne Soreno | Opposite Hitter | De La Salle University
With her length and power, Soreno could eventually step into a starting role.
She adds fresh energy to PLDT’s offensive arsenal, where she will learn under her DLSU “ates” such as Kianna Dy, Majoy Baron, and Kim Fajardo.
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10. Akari Chargers
Tia Andaya | Setter | CSM Lugoj
Finding a spot for Fil-Am setter Tia Andaya was quite tricky. After all, most PVL teams already have a stable setter on their lineup.
But with Michelle Cobb reportedly now set up as the Chargers’ assistant team manager, this paves the way for Andaya to be the lead playmaker under head coach Tina Salak.
11. Petro Gazz Angels
Julyana Tolentino | Setter | De La Salle University
The Angels can go many directions with their 11th overall pick. But youth and height should be their ideal selection, which could end up with setter Julyana Tolentino.
Tolentino is arguably the second-best setter in the loaded draft class, and learning under Chie Saet will greatly set her up for a brighter future ahead.
[ALSO READ: PVL All-Filipino champion Petro Gazz sets sights on high-value pick in Rookie Draft]
12. Creamline Cool Smashers
Erin Pangilinan | Opposite Hitter/Middle Blocker | National University
Pangilinan finds herself still under coach Sherwin Meneses, as she showed in the Draft Combine that more than her leadership, she is very much a capable scorer for any team that selects her.
[ALSO READ: Erin Pangilinan, Sheena Toring embrace fresh start, growth mindset in PVL Draft leap]