A few days after his first matches with Counter Logic Gaming, Damonte spoke to Inven Global about his friendship with Dignitas jungler Matthew "Akaadian" Higginbotham and reflected upon his first week with his new team.
UPDATE 7/9: Immortals has signed Dardoch has its new assistant coach 11 days after Dardoch signed a management contract with UK-based ICM Stellar Esports.
After week 4 of the 2021 LCS Summer Split, Akaadian joined Inven Global to discuss taking over for Dardoch, integrating himself into Dignitas' starting roster, and how the organization has emboldened him to grow into a position of leadership.
Dignitas signed a few new players this off-season, opening up a potential 10-man roster. They've decided on V1per and Akaadian for the top side, keeping the rest of the Spring Split roster the same as well. But there may be changes in the future. Read here for more info on their 10-man squad:
Right after signing former TSM Jungler, Dardoch, Dignitas finalizes their 10 man roster with former FlyQuest Top Laner, V1per. Dignitas has not announced whether he or Lourlo will be starting for their LCS squad yet, but they have a plan to determine that. Read more on the transfer here:
TSM has released former Jungler, Joshua "Dardoch" Hartnett, a few weeks after leaking that they were searching to find him a new home for the Summer. Dardoch originally signed with TSM last Fall. Read more on his story here:
With the end of Week 8 for LCS Academy, the Dignitas and Evil Geniuses Academy rosters have qualified for the playoffs, each with a 10-6 record. They join Cloud9, who has locked in first seed, with three slots left to be claimed. Read more here:
After an incredible start followed by a harsh recoil, Dignitas has swapped their League of Legends Championship Series starting jungler, Grig, for Academy jungler, Akaadian. Dignitas Academy team looked nearly invincible early in the split, but have also faltered recently. Read more on the change here:
Dignitas fills in their final Academy spot, signing former IMT, TL, and GG support, Olleh. This completes the DIG Academy squad with 5 former LCS veterans, giving them a stacked roster and a lot of places for substitutions and swap-outs for the LCS.
After visa issues with their previous Academy top lane signing, Rodov, Dignitas has signed former LCS top laner, Lourlo. Dignitas is now only lacking a support player for their Academy roster, boasting four veterans on the Academy so far.
Dignitas announced that Matthew "Akaadian" Higginbotham will be joining the Academy team in the jungle position.
TSM failed to make Worlds for a second year in a row, and after re-signing Bjergsen this October, they've looked to rebuild their roster for a stronger 2020 season. TSM has already made some big moves, here is their current roster:
Only one member of Clutch Gaming was also on the roster for the team's last victory over TSM in the Quarterfinals of the 2018 NA LCS Spring Split: Nam "LirA" Tae-yoo. The veteran Jungler joined Inven Global's Nick Geracie to discuss the win over TSM, the team's improvements throughout the summer, and his thoughts on rest of the Junglers left in the playoffs.
In an exclusive interview with Inven Global, Akaadian told Nick Geracie about the pivotal points in TSM's process that led to him earning the starting spot full-time once again.
FlyQuest Jungler Santorin joined Nick Geracie for a quick post-game chat about the team's week 2 adjustments and also gave his perspective on TSM's Akaadian/Grig Jungle platoon.
With a triumph over Echo Fox in the 2019 LCS Spring Quarterfinals, TSM will advance to the semifinals to face Cloud9.
After TSM defeated Echo Fox in Week 6, Day 1 of the LCS spring split, Akaadian sat down with Nick Geracie to discuss his new approach to jungling, TSM's team culture, and of course, swift wrath.
Zven sat down with Nick Geracie to break down TSM's stomp of CLG, his team's mid game improvements, and the bizarre world of the current Bot Lane meta.
Smoothie joined Inven Global to discuss his experience on Echo Fox in 2018, his new teammates, and TSM's culture.
TSM announced via twitter on Saturday afternoon that Jonathan "Grig" Armao would miss the 2019 LCS Spring Split with wrist problems. TSM Academy Jungler Matt "Akaadian" Higginbottham will be assuming the starting role on the LCS squad.