SAN DIEGO – The next generation of future stars will become the present on November 25, when Pro Volleyball Federation holds its second annual collegiate player draft. The San Diego Mojo hold four selections in this year’s draft including the fifth pick overall.
The 2024 PVF Draft will take place over five rounds with each team having one selection per round. The first choice will be held by the Indy Ignite – the lone new league squad taking the court in ‘25. The second selection was earned by the Columbus Fury but will be taken by the Atlanta Vibe as part of a trade that took place last season. The third pick will be from the Orlando Valkyries, followed by the Vegas Thrill at No. 4. After a lottery to determine the second through fourth picks, the remainder of the first round was set based on the 2024 postseason finish.
“Last season, 30 of our 35 drafted players signed and played in Pro Volleyball Federation,” touted CEO Jen Spicher. “We showed during our inaugural season that we are the place to play professionally in the United States and we expect another great group of athletes to join our ranks in year two.”
Additional draft order was set for each round by an overall draft lottery held on October 15. The results placed teams in the final order for rounds two through five. Each team will draft from their local markets, with video highlights of picks available via PVF digital platforms after its conclusion.
“Moving the draft to November this year allows coaches to have our draftees in camp during the preseason and start to develop a foundation for long-term success,” noted San Diego Mojo head coach and reigning Pro Volleyball Federation Coach of the Year Tayyiba Haneef-Park. “After a successful inaugural season, this year’s draft class includes some impressive talent that will undoubtedly advance the vision for our teams and the league.”
During last year’s draft, San Diego selected Washington State’s Magda Jehlarova with the second overall pick then traded her draft rights to the Atlanta Vibe for San Diego native and current Mojo outside hitter Kendra Dahlka and middle blocker Ali Bastianelli, who led the PVF with 1.07 blocks per set in 2024. In the second round, San Diego drafted Wisconsin outside hitter Temi Thomas-Ailara, who started each match for the Mojo last season, then utilized a third-round selection on Oregon opposite Morgan Lewis, who appeared in 21 of 25 matches. The Mojo selected Oregon middle blocker Karson Bacon in the fourth round and Penn State opposite Zoe Weatherington in the fifth round.
The 2025 PVF campaign begins in January and San Diego is set to host 14 home games at Viejas Arena on the San Diego State campus with the full schedule slated to be announced later this month. For more information on tickets, please contact the team at tickets@sandiegomojovb.com or call (619) 984-6656 (MOJO).
Draft Selection Order
The following is the selection order for the 2024 Pro Volleyball Federation Draft. Teams are required to make a selection with each draft pick.
First Round
Selection 1 – Indy Ignite
Round 1, Selection 2 – Atlanta Vibe
(Columbus selection to Atlanta via prior trade)
Round 1, Selection 3 – Orlando Valkyries
Round 1, Selection 4 – Vegas Thrill
Round 1, Selection 5 – San Diego Mojo
Round 1, Selection 6 – Atlanta Vibe
Round 1, Selection 7 – Grand Rapids Rise
Round 1, Selection 8 – Omaha Supernovas
Second Round
Round 2, Selection 9 – Atlanta Vibe
Round 2, Selection 10 – Omaha Supernovas
Round 2, Selection 11 – Columbus Fury
Round 2, Selection 12 – Vegas Thrill
Round 2, Selection 13 – Grand Rapids Rise
Round 2, Selection 14 – Orlando Valkyries
Round 2, Selection 15 – Omaha Supernovas
(San Diego traded its 2025 second-round pick to Omaha for Lindsey Vanderweide at the beginning of the 2024 Season.)
Round 2, Selection 16 – Indy Ignite
Third Round
Round 3, Selection 17 – Orlando Valkyries
Round 3, Selection 18 – Columbus Fury
Round 3, Selection 19 – Omaha Supernovas
Round 3, Selection 20 – Indy Ignite
Round 3, Selection 21 – Atlanta Vibe
Round 3, Selection 22 – Grand Rapids Rise
Round 3, Selection 23 – San Diego Mojo
Round 3, Selection 24 – Vegas Thrill
Fourth Round
Round 4, Selection 25 – Vegas Thrill
Round 4, Selection 26 – San Diego Mojo
Round 4, Selection 27 – Atlanta Vibe
Round 4, Selection 28 – Indy Ignite
Round 4, Selection 29 – Grand Rapids Rise
Round 4, Selection 30 – Omaha Supernovas
Round 4, Selection 31 – Orlando Valkyries
Round 4, Selection 32 – Columbus Fury
Fifth Round
Round 5, Selection 33 – Indy Ignite
Round 5, Selection 34 – San Diego Mojo
Round 5, Selection 35 – Vegas Thrill
Round 5, Selection 36 – Columbus Fury
Round 5, Selection 37 – Omaha Supernovas
Round 5, Selection 38 – Atlanta Vibe
Round 5, Selection 39 – Orlando Valkyries
Round 5, Selection 40 – Grand Rapids Rise
ABOUT PRO VOLLEYBALL FEDERATION
Pro Volleyball Federation is the leading professional volleyball league in the United States. PVF sets the standard for the sport, offering the largest number of franchises, unmatched attendance, extensive broadcast coverage and substantial championship prize money. It combines top-tier talent, including NCAA stars and international athletes, with cutting-edge production and technology to provide fans with an unmatched viewing experience. As a vital link between collegiate volleyball and the professional stage, PVF is dedicated to shaping the future of the sport and increasing visibility for its athletes. For more information, visit ProVolleyball.com.
ABOUT SAN DIEGO MOJO
The San Diego Mojo are a women’s professional volleyball team in San Diego, Calif. and is an inaugural member of Pro Volleyball Federation, the premier women’s professional volleyball league in North America. The Mojo play their home matches at Viejas Arena on the campus of San Diego State University.
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