Lams Lamina may leave the collegiate ranks as one of the most decorated setters in recent UAAP history, but the longtime NU Lady Bulldogs playmaker is approaching the professional stage with the mindset of starting all over again.
After 11 years inside the NU system—from high school at NU Nazareth School to the collegiate level—Lamina is now preparing for the next chapter of her career through the 2026 PVL Rookie Draft.
And despite everything she has already accomplished, the four‑time UAAP Best Setter made it clear that she still sees herself with plenty to prove.
“Tingin ko po, sobrang taas pa po (ng kaya kong maabot) kasi wala pa po akong napapatunayan dito sa pro eh,” Lamina shared during Day 1 of the PVL Draft Combine at Gameville Ball Park in Mandaluyong.
“For myself naman po, ‘yun po ‘yung goal ko na may mapatunayan na naman po sa sarili ko na ay, kaya ko pala ulit magiging gano’n, kung ano man po ‘yung pangarap ko.”
Lamina Is a Proven Winner
Lamina helped anchor NU’s dynasty during her collegiate career, steering the Lady Bulldogs to multiple championships while establishing herself as one of the country’s premier setters.
But with the PVL offering a deeper, more experienced level of competition, the 5‑foot‑7 playmaker acknowledged that the adjustment period will be far from easy.
“Siguro po, ine‑expect ko po na talaga na lahat dito po sa pro league is very challenging, and especially grabe po ‘yung pressure,” she said.
“Pero siyempre po, siguro magfo‑focus lang ako sa present. And I will give my 100 percent effort talaga kung hanggang saan po ‘yung kaya ko po para ma‑offer ko sa kanila.”
One of the Likely Top Picks
Lamina is widely considered one of the top prospects in the upcoming PVL Draft scheduled for June 3 at Novotel Manila Araneta City.
The first four selections currently belong to the Galeries Tower Highrisers, Capital1 Solar Spikers, Choco Mucho Flying Titans, and ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles.
