Middle blocker MJ Phillips says it’s “a dream” to be drafted in the top-flight Korean volleyball league.
MANILA, Philippines – Petro Gazz middle blocker Mar-Jana “MJ” Phillips emerged as the lone Filipino drafted after getting picked fifth overall by the Gwangju AI Peppers in the Korean V-League on Friday, April 21.
“It’s been a dream since I was a little girl, so I’m very excited to start the season and I hope the Peppers’ fans are excited as well,” said Phillips via Zoom after the hybrid draft proceedings. “You’ll see a lot of grit, passion and a lot of hard-hitting balls,” said the 6-foot Phillips. Gwangju placed last with a 5-31 record in the 2022-2023 V-League season, which ran from October until early April.
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