ZUS Coffee drafts Riza Nogales despite injury
The 2025 PVL Rookie Draft took place on Sunday, June 8, at the Novotel Manila hotel in Quezon City, with several promising young volleyball players being drafted.
Riza Nogales of the UE Lady Warriors was selected by ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles as their third-round pick despite a partial right knee ACL tear she sustained before her UAAP season.
Despite her injury, Nogales expressed optimism about playing in the PVL season and working with Coach Jerry Yee's program.
ZUS Coffee made a strong case for having the best draft haul by selecting AC Miner fifth overall, Mycah Go 17th overall, and now Riza Nogales as their third-round pick.
The team also boasts a veteran cast including Jovelyn Gonzaga, Chai Troncoso, and offseason acquisitions Alyssa Eroa, Fiola Ceballos, and Maika Ortiz, making ZUS Coffee a formidable contender for the upcoming season.
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