https://x.com/T1/status/1836963493435822240
also omg EXA??
While academy players tend to be around 15-18yo, the main point is to grow players who have potential to be big in the esport, so age isn't necessarily a barrier
The previous roster had one of Carpe's old OW teammates, and Gatorada was on Sengoku Gaming's academy team for a bit after he transitioned from R6
It's not that korean players are leaving vcj , it's more of notable korean players are leaving vcj, now the korean players are unknown players like flora, ady and jaxe etc.
But it is indeed decreasing.
Also if T1 keeps up with this it might be good in the short run, but this is bad for the long run, the concept of academy team is you nurture young players with potential turning them into a good player ready to replace the existing team.