TenZ solidifies his legacy with Sentinels, staying with team for VCT 2023
He isn’t going anywhere.
Sentinels haveofficially announcedthatTyson “TenZ” Ngowill be staying on their roster, following earlier speculation that he might be on his way out.
The superstar player has re-signed with the famed North American organization for the upcoming VCT 2023 season.
TenZis likely the only returning member of the former Sentinels core.Shahzeb “ShahZaM” KhanandMichael “dapr” Gulinohave already confirmed that they are looking to join a new team as free agents, while the organization earlier teased the signing of LOUD player Gustavo “Sacy” Rossi.
TenZ will continue to play for Sentinels in the upcoming Americas league
The 21-year-old was widely considered the best player in the world in 2021, but began to struggle this year as Sentinels floundered.
However, he remains one of the most recognizable players in the game. In the announcement post, Sentinels described a “system built around TenZ” as they look ahead to the inaugural season of the partnership league next year.
The organization is in the middle of an extensive rebuilding process that has extended to its coach staff. It released Shane “Rawkus” Flaherty from his coaching position in early October, before bringing inXSET coach Don “Syyko” MuirandGhost Gaming’s Adam “kaplan” Kaplan.
It also signedXSET star Zachary “zekken” Patronelast week, possibly ushering in a change in role for TenZ. With zekken as primary duelist, Sentinels appear to be setting up TenZ to be the team’s Chamber main in the style of OpTic Gaming’s Jaccob “yay” Whiteaker, an agent he started playing during the VCT NA Last Chance Qualifier.
TenZ’s announcement video hints at that as well, featuring Chamber alongside images of the player.
Former XSET in-game leaderRory “dephh” Jacksonand reigningValorant Champions 2022 winnerBryan “pANcada” Lunaare expected to round out the squad, according to reports byDot Esports’ George Geddes.
Sacy and pANcada will most likely continue to play the initiator and controller roles respectively. Dephh could then slot into the flex role when the squad needs an additional initiator or controller.
Sentinels will compete against the other nine Americas league teams next year. They will make their international debut in February at the30-team kickoff tournament in São Paulo, Brazil.
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