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Alyssa Valdez comforts undrafted players: 'Kapit lang'
Creamline star Alyssa Valdez offered encouragement to the 23 players who went undrafted in the first-ever PVL Rookie Draft, assuring them that their dreams are still attainable.
Valdez emphasized that being undrafted is merely a stepping stone and that these players remain a part of the larger PVL community as free agents.
She advised the players to persevere, maintain patience, and work harder and smarter to seize future opportunities within the league, saying 'Kapit lang, tiyaga lang'.
The inaugural PVL Rookie Draft saw 23 players, including notable collegiate athletes, not being selected by any of the 12 participating teams.
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