Luck was on Galeries Tower’s side.
The Highrisers came up with the fortunate draw, securing the first overall pick in the 2026 Premier Volleyball League Draft after Monday’s lottery held at the TV5 Media Center.
Represented by last year’s second overall pick Jean Asis, the Highrisers defied the odds despite having just a 30% probability of landing the top selection.
“Super happy ako kasi alam mo ’yon, kami ’yung nabigyan ng chance na pumili na una sa draft pick,” said Asis.
“Kasi iba yung feeling na kayo yung nauuna eh kasi may choice talaga kayo. Yun, happy ako for the team.”
PVL commissioner Sherwin Malonzo and Games and Amusements Board chairman Atty. Manuel S. Plaza III supervised the lottery.
Despite holding the best odds at 40% to secure the first pick, Capital1 slipped to second overall selection after last year’s first overall selection of Bella Belen.
Choco Mucho will pick third, while ZUS Coffee will select fourth.
The remaining draft order will be Akari, Nxled, Farm Fresh, PLDT, and Creamline.
A total of 42 prospects are set to take part in the Draft Combine from May 28 to 29 at the Gameville Ballpark in Mandaluyong City.
Headlining the applicants are Alyssa Solomon, Niña Ytang, Bernadett Pepito, Camilla Lamina, and Tin Ubaldo.
“I’m happy to know that every year, our first pick changes. With the new players that entered the last minute, I’m excited for the teams this year,” said PVL commissioner Malonzo.
Applicants for the draft may still withdraw until June 1—two days before the draft proper at Novotel Manila, which is also supported by Buffalo’s Wings and Things, Ibis Styles Manila, and Gameville.
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