Anna DeBeer is set for her first taste of Philippine volleyball as she suits up for the ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles in the 2025 PVL Reinforced Conference.
ZUS Coffee brought in American youngster Anna DeBeer ahead of the 2025 PVL Reinforced Conference.
The Thunderbelles confirmed the signing Friday, September 19, adding the 24-year-old hitter to their roster.
DeBeer carved out an impressive college career with the Louisville Cardinals in the US NCAA, where she helped power the program to two national championship appearances.
She was part of the 2022 and 2024 squads that fell just short, finishing runner-up to powerhouse programs Texas and Penn State.
Turning pro, DeBeer suited up for Indy Ignite in Major League Volleyball in the United States.
There, she quickly showed her poise, leading the team to a stunning semifinal upset of top-seeded Omaha before bowing in a five-set classic to eventual champion Orlando Valkyries.
Now, the 22-year-old outside hitter is set to don ZUS Coffee colors, joining a squad that recently reigned in the Davao Invitational Tournament.
The Thunderbelles endured a tough 2024 PVL Reinforced campaign, finishing winless in eight games and dead last despite parading former Kurashiki Ablaze import Asaka Tamaru.
With DeBeer on board, ZUS Coffee is counting on her alongside former top pick Thea Gagate, veteran leader Jovelyn Gonzaga, and reliable hitters Chinnie Arroyo and Fiolla Ceballos to push the team back into playoff contention.
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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