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Filipino volleyball fans were in for a shock when NU Lady Bulldogs star Alyssa Solomon withdrew from the Korean V-League (KOVO) draft at the last minute. With multiple Korean clubs already eyeing her, many expected her to take the next big step in her career. So, what happened?

UAAP Drama Behind the Scenes?

Solomon’s withdrawal reportedly came after another UAAP school protested a specific rule, raising concerns about her eligibility. While the details of this rule aren’t entirely clear, it seems to have been enough to force her hand. This is surprising, especially since NU—and her teammates—were fully behind her KOVO aspirations.

No, She’s Not Banned

Amid all the buzz, some early reports claimed Solomon had been banned from KOVO, but sources have since debunked that. She still has the option to pursue an international career in the future.

For now, though, it looks like she’ll be staying in the Philippines—at least for a little while longer.