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 enhance for his or her upcoming marketing campaign within the 2024 PVL Strengthened Convention, which opens on Tuesday at Philsports Enviornment.
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 mentioned he was impressed with the 5-foot-10 center blocker’s expertise throughout the mix. He additionally believes Pecaña has a variety of room for enchancment.
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“[We drafted her] due to her peak after which I noticed her skillset throughout the mix. I can see that Lorraine will enhance extra,” Alinsunurin instructed Inquirer Sports activities in Filipino.
The 23-year-old Pecaña will crew up with Maddie Madayag, Maika Ortiz, and newcomer Luth Malaluan because the Flying Titans will miss injured Aduke Ogunsanya and Cherry Nunag as a result of her dedication to Alas Pilipinas.
“Lorraine will assist our rotation since Cherry and Aduke gained’t be with us this convention,” Alinsunurin mentioned.
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 count on to be their first-round choose and their first selection,” mentioned Pecaña in Filipino. “I’m so pleased with the belief given by Choco Mucho and I promise to not waste this chance.”
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The previous Arellano stalwart, who will crew up with fellow Woman Chief Regine Arocha, is trying ahead to studying from Alinsunurin and her idol Madayag.
“I’m honored to be taught from coach Dante figuring out that he provides an opportunity to all of his gamers, trusting each member of his crew,” she mentioned. “I additionally search for and idolize our center blockers. Since I began watching volleyball, I dreamt of teaming up or taking part in in opposition to them.”
Choco Mucho, which additionally misses former MVP Sisi Rondina as a result of her coaching camp in Japan and SEA V League stint with the Nationals, seems to maintain its momentum heading to the midseason event from back-to-back finals appearances previously 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 Strengthened Convention in opposition to the Cignal HD Spikers on Thursday.
They’re slated in Pool B with defending champion Petro Gazz, ZUS Espresso, Akari, and Capital1.
