The 18-year-old Italian top laner Alessandro "Tao" Hong Tao has joined the Karmine Corp Blue Stars for the LFL Division 2, according to Sheep Esports. Tao was chosen in the final selection stage, where his competitors were Anthony "Archfiend" Petkov from NLC Division 2 and Ilyas "C7" Mebarki.

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A Newcomer with Great Potential

Despite lacking professional experience, Tao has already demonstrated a high individual level, reaching 1234 LP in ranked games. His champion pool includes strong carries such as Aatrox, Renekton, and Jayce, as well as versatile tanks like K'Sante. Previously, he represented The Gulls Esports team at Italian LAN tournaments, but the move to KCBS will mark his debut on the professional scene.

The Karmine Corp Blue Stars Project

Karmine Corp Blue Stars is an academic project aimed at developing young talents under the age of 19. Launched as part of KCX3, it takes the organization back to its roots, as the club began its journey in the second division.

With the return of academies to LFL Division 2 following rule changes, KCBS gets a chance to become a platform for nurturing new stars and competing with other academic teams. The project allows Karmine Corp to perform on three levels: LEC, LFL, and Division 2.

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Current KC Blue Stars Lineup for 2025

• Top Lane: Alessandro "Tao" Hong Tao
• Jungle: ?
• Mid Lane: Mathis "MathisV" Van Niewens
• ADC: Costin "Hazel" Pestriță
• Support: ?

KC Blue Stars continues to form its roster and will soon announce the remaining players who will join the team for the new season.