TES replaces banned jungler with Tian, MKOI locks in Alvaro through 2028

TES's jungle situation exploded March 27, after jungler naiyou received a lifetime ban from all Riot-affiliated tournaments for match-fixing. The organization moved quickly on paper, announcing Tian as their new jungler, a direct roster answer to the vacancy created by the ban.

The ban on naiyou removes a previously listed competitive option for TES and forces the team to integrate Tian into their starting rotation. TES now heads into upcoming LPL competition with a new primary jungle, and how quickly Tian adapts will shape TES's early results.

Across the LPL, TT bolstered their bot lane by signing Ahn as Bot Laner. Ahn joins TT to fill a role that is central to the team identity and frontline damage output, giving TT a defined carry presence heading into the season.

Over in EMEA, MKOI secured continuity in support by extending Alvaro's contract through 2028. Keeping Alvaro locked in gives MKOI a long term anchor at support and preserves a core piece of their roster structure.

Chinese side AL added BigWei as Head Coach, formalizing their coaching staff and signaling an investment in strategic direction. Between the lifetime ban, the Tian signing, and multiple roster moves, March 27 reshaped several lineups across CN and EMEA. TES will now field Tian in the jungle, TT will debut Ahn in bot, MKOI keeps Alvaro through 2028, and AL brings BigWei into the coaching chair.