Nica Celis surprises picked by Creamline in PVL Rookie Draft

Nica Celis of the University of the Philippines expressed surprise and joy after being picked by Creamline in the PVL Rookie Draft on Sunday.

Celis admitted she never expected to join the 10-time champion squad, which includes stars like Alyssa Valdez and Tots Carlos, with coach Sherwin Meneses emphasizing the importance of fortifying the middle blocker roster for the upcoming season.

As Creamline's last pick in the draft, Celis sees it as an honor to be part of a team facing manpower issues due to injuries and national team commitments.

Celis highlighted her athleticism as crucial for playing various positions at Creamline and expressed excitement about learning from her new teammates and growing in such a dynamic environment.

The rookie draft also saw the Cool Smashers acquiring Sheena Toring, while they are reportedly eyeing Mich Gamit's services to fill other roles on the team.