PVL: Adamson hopefuls glance to increase draft luck

Former Adamson Lady Falcons’ Mayang Nuique all the way through the PVL Rookie Draft Combine. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.web

MANILA, Philippines — Adamson emerged as a hotbed within the inaugural PVL Rookie Draft ultimate yr, with all seven avid gamers getting decided on and thriving of their respective groups throughout previous meetings.

ZUS Coffee’s second-round pick out Shar Ancheta and Cignal’s Ishie Lalongisip, who used to be decided on 7th general, turned into the league’s first Rookies of the Conference within the Reinforced and All-Filipino tournaments, respectively. Angelica Alcantara, Lucille Almonte, and Karen Verdeflor additionally earned beginning roles with their squads.

Following their faculty’s historical appearing, May Ann Nuique and Ayesha Juegos hope to apply within the footsteps in their fellow Lady Falcons within the 2025 PVL Rookie Draft on Sunday at Novotel.

“Since last year, all of our ates got drafted, so we just want to follow in their footsteps. Hopefully, all of us from Adamson here will get picked, too,” stated Nuique in Filipino. “We want to grow in a different environment. At the same time, we now have the confidence to explore life beyond our collegiate careers.”

Nuique, together with Juegos and better batchmates May Roque, Julea Dawn Lopena, Aliah Marce, and Kylene Villegas, are all aiming to sign up for the professional ranks.

Former Adamson Lady Falcons’ Ayesha Juegos. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.web

“We were inspired seeing all of them get drafted. It was a big confidence boost. Now that we’re trying too, we hope to achieve the same goal as our ates,” stated Juegos.

Juegos could also be desperate to step out of her convenience zone after spending each highschool and school at Adamson.

“We’ve been at Adamson since high school, so we really want to step out of our comfort zone and grow as players. We want to improve ourselves and our skills even more,” she stated.

Nuique and Juegos had been key participants for the Shaina Nitura-led Lady Falcons in UAAP Season 87, the place they completed 5th with a 6-8 report.

Now in a position to sign up for their fellow Adamson merchandise within the professionals, the duo is bringing with them the characteristics that outlined their collegiate adventure.

“What we’re bringing with us is the courage and determination of our teammates. That strength, along with everything our coaches taught us, will stay with us wherever we go,” stated Nuique.

“One big lesson from Season 87 is to always show up, no matter what you’re feeling. When you show up, you gain a lot not just for yourself but for your team too,” Juegos added.