Americas:
LOUD: Incredible team, will be a rep for Tokyo for sure.
FURIA: Very high potential to be a contender for the league. Unironically, mwzera as IGL will take this team far.
MIBR: Really not that bad of a roster, but they can't always rely on heat to win games.
Leviatan: Scrim demons with high potential. They need to work on their map pool to be a contender though.
KRU Esports: DaveeyS is someone to look out for, but that's about it. Their streak of competing in every LAN ends here.
NRG: Great team still, but they need to give Ardiis a bit more time.
100 Thieves: Solid team, but they need to play more meta comps. They might also need to work on their mental too.
Cloud9: Yay didn't look bad, but Cloud9 needs a serious replacement for him. It might be a hot take, but Zellsis is the real issue, not anyone else.
Sentinels: I've been a "dephh is the problem" doubter, but something needs to change after his performances. Syyko is under a lot of pressure now.
Evil Geniuses: Actually a solid team, but they need to work on WHO plays WHEN. Nine players might be too much even if 7 of them have a chance to play.
EMEA:
FNATIC: The winners of LOCK//IN. The entire roster is scary.
NAVI: Just a slight hiccup against FNATIC. They are still contenders for the league.
Team Liquid: Not the greatest first impression. However, redgar and nAts will keep this team from falling and missing Tokyo.
KOI: Unfortunate matchup against NRG, but they'll be a serious team with Koldamenta at the helm. Wolfen needs more time to shape up as the star duelist, so hold off on the "-wolfen" talk.
Giants: Excellent roster. They and KOI have a lot of potential to be the 3rd or 4th slots for EMEA at Tokyo.
Vitality: Like MIBR, they can't always rely on Twisten to win games. They can be dark horses but destrian might be an issue for their success.
Karmine Corp: Nivera and Shin can't do everything alone. They have upset potential but I don't see them making it to Tokyo.
Team Heretics: Players past their prime. They will have a hard time in the league.
BBL Esports: Honestly, they aren't as bad as everyone thinks. They'll be middle of the pack.
FUT Esports: Like BBL but with higher potential. I doubted this team but they have shown they can upset some big teams.
Pacific:
DRX: The kings of APAC. I don't see them being ousted anytime soon.
Gen.G: Solid team with high potential to make it to Tokyo. Trust in TNL 2.0.
T1: On paper, they should be better than Gen.G and even contend with DRX, but they have been abysmal, even as a T1 fan. Munchkin needs to be a better IGL and ban needs to be on an active role.
ZETA Division: Honestly, they need some new pieces and ideas. I still believe they'll be a top 3 contender and potentially be a rep for Tokyo.
Detonation FocusMe: They could have done better than signing two or three washed-up players. Save xnfri and Anthem.
Paper Rex: Another hot take, but the era of Paper Rex is over. Something needs to happen for them to come back.
Team Secret: Even after their shock win against Liquid, I still doubt this team. They'll be a solid team for sure, though.
Talon Esports: Incredible showing at LOCK//IN. Serious rep for Tokyo.
Global Esports: High upset potential. Middle of the pack team though.
Rex Regum Qeon: I don't have high hopes for this team. I don't know what to say tbh.
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