Riding the high of a breakout final season with the Ateneo Blue Eagles, AC Miner is ready to take her game to the professional stage as she enters the 2025 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Rookie Draft.
At 5-foot-11, Miner made waves during UAAP Season 87 not only for her versatility but also for her unshakable confidence. Known primarily as a middle blocker, she showcased her adaptability by taking on the role of opposite hitter—a move that significantly elevated her value and visibility among scouts and coaches.
“Part yung na-gain ko na confidence coming from this season as an opposite. Yun na lang yung nagiging hadlang para mag-join ako ng draft is yung confidence na kaya kong mag-improve to the next level sa volleyball career ko and yung skills ko rin,” Miner said during Day 1 of the PVL Rookie Combine at Paco Arena.
Now 22 years old, Miner ended her collegiate career on a strong note, finishing as the UAAP’s eighth-best scorer with 198 total points off 172 attacks, 21 blocks, and five aces. She was also one of the league’s most efficient hitters, ranking sixth in spiking with a 35.39% success rate, and fourth among middle blockers with 153 positional points.
Her ability to contribute on both ends of the court speaks volumes about her readiness to transition into the pro ranks. Yet, despite being officially listed as a middle blocker in the draft, Miner isn’t closing the door on playing as an opposite hitter—especially if the team that selects her believes it’s the best fit.
“I signed up as a middle lang this year pero if gagawin akong opposite ng team, then we’ll see,” she said.
What separates Miner from many of her peers is not just her stat line, but her maturity and hunger for growth. The Far Eastern University-Diliman alumna knows that while she’s proven herself in the collegiate circuit, the PVL presents an entirely new battleground.
"I look forward to learning more skills sa team na mapupuntahan ko and to improve myself, not just on the court but also outside of it
