Choco Mucho choose Lorraine Pecaña within the PVL Rookie Draft.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.web
MANILA, Philippines — Choco Mucho coach Dante Alinsunurin believes that drafting Lorraine Pecaña is a well timed increase for his or her upcoming marketing campaign within the 2024 PVL Bolstered Convention, which opens on Tuesday at Philsports Area.
Arellano product Pecaña was the lone NCAA stalwart chosen within the first spherical after the Flying Titans added the younger center blocker to their roster earlier than passing up within the second spherical of the inaugural PVL Rookie Draft final week at Novotel.
Alinsunurin stated he was impressed with the 5-foot-10 center blocker’s expertise through the mix. He additionally believes Pecaña has loads of room for enchancment.
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Choco Mucho was the primary staff to draft an NCAA participant, Lorraine Pecaña of Arellano. #PVLDraft2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/nQ8z2kbtd1
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“[We drafted her] due to her top after which I noticed her skillset through the mix. I can see that Lorraine will enhance extra,” Alinsunurin instructed Inquirer Sports activities in Filipino.
The 23-year-old Pecaña will staff up with Maddie Madayag, Maika Ortiz, and newcomer Luth Malaluan because the Flying Titans will miss injured Aduke Ogunsanya and Cherry Nunag resulting from her dedication to Alas Pilipinas.
“Lorraine will assist our rotation since Cherry and Aduke received’t be with us this convention,” Alinsunurin stated.
Pecaña was stunned to be chosen by Choco Mucho as its lone choose, being one of many 4 NCAA gamers drafted with Razel Aldea of the College of Perpetual Assist and fellow former Woman Chiefs Donnalyn Paralejas and Dodee Batindaan.
“I didn’t anticipate to be their first-round choose and their first selection,” stated Pecaña in Filipino. “I’m so proud of the belief given by Choco Mucho and I promise to not waste this chance.”
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The previous Arellano stalwart, who will staff up with fellow Woman Chief Regine Arocha, is wanting ahead to studying from Alinsunurin and her idol Madayag.
“I’m honored to be taught from coach Dante understanding that he provides an opportunity to all of his gamers, trusting each member of his staff,” she stated. “I additionally lookup and idolize our center blockers. Since I began watching volleyball, I dreamt of teaming up or taking part in towards them.”
Choco Mucho, which additionally misses former MVP Sisi Rondina resulting from her coaching camp in Japan and SEA V League stint with the Nationals, appears to maintain its momentum heading to the midseason event from back-to-back finals appearances prior to now two All-Filipino.
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The Flying Titans, who signed Greek import Zoi Faki to bolster Deanna Wong, Mars Alba, Royse Tubino, Isa Molde, Kat Tolentino, and new addition Dindin Santiago-Manabat, open their Bolstered Convention towards the Cignal HD Spikers on Thursday.
They’re slated in Pool B with defending champion Petro Gazz, ZUS Espresso, Akari, and Capital1.
