MANILA, Philippines — With a new name and an overhauled roster topped by the league's No. 1 pick, ZUS Coffee head coach Jerry Yee expressed confidence in the team's transformation from being a whipping team to a winning squad as the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Reinforced Conference kicks off next week.

The Thunderbelles, formerly known as the Strong Group Athletics, picked four players from the recent PVL Rookie Draft, tying for the most selections made by the 12 participating teams in this historic event. ZUS Coffee made a strategic move by picking Alas Pilipinas middle blocker and former La Salle standout Thea Gagate as the top choice from a deep talent pool.