Niña Ytang also pulls out of PVL Rookie Draft

Niña Ytang during the PVL Rookie Draft Combine.–PVL PHOTO

MANILA, Philippines–Niña Ytang becomes the second top prospect to pull out of the 2026 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Rookie Draft.

Ytang followed the same route as projected top pick Alyssa Solomon, cancelling her draft plans to commit to national team duties with Alas Pilipinas.

“Limang taon akong naging iskolar ng bayan. Ngayon, ibabalik ko naman ang binigay sa akin para sa ating bansa,” said the middle blocker out of the University of the Philippines.

READ: Alyssa Solomon pulls out of PVL Rookie Draft

The 24-year-old, the only four-time Best Middle Blocker in UAAP women’s volleyball history, was widely expected to be among the first names called in what was initially projected as a star-studded draft class.

She was even considered a potential No. 1 overall pick following Solomon’s withdrawal.

The former UP standout also turned heads at the draft combine, posting the highest approach jump at 311 centimeters and the second-best vertical reach at 297 centimeters.

Also opting out of the draft to focus on Alas Pilipinas duties are Letran standouts Lara Mae Silva and Natalie Estreller.