Professional player Peter "Asuna" Mazuryk has denied the rumors about Eric "Kanpeki" Xu possibly joining 100 Thieves' Valorant roster during his personal stream. These rumors were recently circulated by insiders.
Rumors Surrounding Kanpeki and 100 Thieves
Recently, journalist and insider James shared information that 100 Thieves is planning to make changes to their Valorant roster before the start of the new season. One of the candidates rumored to join the team is Eric "Kanpeki" Xu, who previously played for TSM and Sentinels. You can view his full career below.
| Start Date | End Date | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-06-22 | 2020-07-07 | Team Underrated |
| 2020-07-17 | 2021-04-22 | Spot Up |
| 2021-06-28 | 2021-08-02 | EZ5 |
| 2021-10-08 | 2022-04-22 | Akrew |
| 2022-04-22 | 2022-07-12 | Sentinels |
| 2022-07-12 | 2022-09-22 | Sentinels (Inactive) |
| 2023-02-27 | 2023-07-08 | TSM |
| 2024-03-09 | 2024-05-02 | TWT |
Asuna Denies the Rumors
During a personal livestream, 100 Thieves player Peter "Asuna" Mazuryk denied the rumors about Eric "Kanpeki" Xu being tested and his possible addition to the team. While the likelihood of Kanpeki joining the American team is now much lower, it still exists, as players often try to conceal upcoming roster changes by denying various insider reports.
Asuna has immediately denied that 100 Thieves are trialing Kanpeki // #VALORANT https://t.co/gDMTQC76aY pic.twitter.com/6Gw4zU8P1D
— Valorant News (@ValorINTEL) August 29, 2024
Are There Problems at 100 Thieves?
Rumors of potential roster changes usually arise when something isn't going well within the team. But is this the case for 100 Thieves?
The revamped roster had a fairly strong season, attending VCT 2024: Masters Shanghai, where the team placed fourth. Compared to last season, significant progress is evident, details of which can be viewed below.
| Date | Place | Tournament | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-19 | 4th | VCT 2024: Americas Stage 2 | $25,000 |
| 2024-06-07 | 4th | VCT 2024: Masters Shanghai | $75,000 |
| 2024-05-12 | 1st | VCT 2024: Americas Stage 1 | - |
| 2024-02-20 | 10th - 11th | VCT 2024: Americas Kickoff | - |
However, despite these achievements, according to publicly available sources, all 100 Thieves players will become free agents this year. This could be a driving factor for future roster changes.
Conclusion
Even after one of the team's players denied the rumors, the situation remains uncertain. With player contracts ending, the likelihood of changes in the roster remains high. To stay updated on these developments, follow the news on our portal Bo3.gg.
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