Jamili draft stock rises 
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By Rachel Gonzales
 
 
Barbie Jamili made a strong case for herself ahead of the 2026 Premier Volleyball League Rookie Draft, emerging as one of the standout performers in the Draft Combine at GameVille Ball Park.

 

The former Adamson outside spiker topped three athletic tests among the 42 aspirants, showcasing her speed, agility, and explosiveness in the assessments conducted by the Valor Performance Institute.

 

Jamili recorded the fastest time in the 10-meter sprint at 1.759 seconds, led the pro agility 5-10-5 test with 5.109 seconds, and topped the hop test reactive strength index at 3.36 meters per second.

 

“It’s been a fun experience because I’ve had the chance to meet and interact with players from different teams,” Jamili said.

 

After seeing limited opportunities with Adamson, Jamili hopes to make the most of her transition to the professional ranks and contribute wherever she is drafted on June 3 at Novotel.

 

“I’ll do my best to help the team in any way I can. I’m also willing to keep learning and improving,” she said. “I really don’t know what to expect yet. For now, I just want to give my best and show what I’m capable of once I get the opportunity to play in the PVL.”

 

Other aspirants also impressed in the combine.

 

Six-foot-one opposite hitter Alyssa Solomon posted the highest vertical reach at 300 centimeters, while University of the Philippines middle blocker Niña Ytang registered the highest approach jump at 311 centimeters.

 

Letran libero Lara Mae Silva led all participants in the countermovement jump with a mark of 46.4 centimeters.

 

University of the East standout Khy Cepada likewise delivered a strong showing, placing among the top five in six different drills. She finished second in the 10-meter sprint (1.776 seconds) and countermovement jump (44.7 centimeters), third in the pro agility test (5.133 seconds), and fifth in both the reactive strength index (2.28 meters per second) and approach jump (295 centimeters).

 

“I was surprised by how tall many of the players are. Their measurements through Valor were also impressive,” said PVL Control Committee chairman Sherwin Malonzo.

 

“There are a lot of athletic players in this class, and the overall quality is really good.”

 

Malonzo also highlighted Valor’s arm-strength assessment, which provides teams with additional data on a player's spiking power, setting ability, and defensive potential.

 

The second day of the combine featured scrimmages, with aspirants playing the positions they listed in their applications. Those who applied for multiple positions were given opportunities to play in separate games.

 

Capital1 holds the second overall pick in the draft, followed by Choco Mucho, ZUS Coffee, Akari, Nxled, Farm Fresh, PLDT, and Creamline.

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HeartClare Palero
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Ricky Pines
hot commentWow sana ma draft sya
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Fidel De Ocampo
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Good luck
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Nice Jamili
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