Heading Into Week 3, Watch Out For These NA LCS Players
By Zac Cameron ·
Some players shun attention, while others strive for the spotlight. These are the players worth paying attention to in week 3 of the NA LCS.
As the competition gets fierce and the stakes get higher, some players will naturally rise to the top while others may crumble under the pressure. Here’s some picks for players who have had a great second week in the NA LCS, and are worth paying attention to in the coming weeks.
Huni
Heo "Huni" Seung-hoon is the current top laner for Echo Fox, the only team to remain undefeated in the NA LCS. Huni’s rise to popularity started in the EU LCS with his time on Fnatic, and only seemed to grow when he made the switch to NA to join Immortals 2016 roster. It didn’t take long for Huni’s talent to become recognized, as he eventually joined up with Korean World Champions SK Telecom T1 in 2017, before making his way back to NA to join Echo Fox. Huni’s ability to “pop off” in game makes him a huge threat to opponents who don’t take precautions. With Echo Fox now sitting alone at the top, it falls to Huni to make sure that his team has the resources they need to achieve victory.
Svenskeren
Dennis "Svenskeren" Johnsen is the former jungler for TSM and current jungler for Cloud9. Initially feared for his aggressive playstyle, Svenskeren has shown that he is capable of adapting to fit the role that his team needs. That’s not to say that he is no longer capable of making the big plays, as his sneaky Baron steal against Echo Fox in week 2 demonstrated. With an ability to predict where his opponent’s jungler will be, paired with a confidence that only comes from years of practice, Svenskeren proves that sometimes dark things really do lurk in the bushes.
Febiven
Fabian “Febiven” Diepstraten is the current mid laner for Clutch Gaming. Formally of the European LCS, Febiven has jumped the pond to seek greener pastures and make his mark here in the NA LCS. For some players this may take some time, but not for this guy. In only his third competitive match in the NA LCS, Febiven racked up an impressive 12-0-3 stat line and managed to score his first competitive pentakill. If he continues on this track, we may be looking at the first of a new generation of “EU Mids” taking control of NA.
Arrow
Noh "Arrow" Dong-hyeon is the current AD Carry for OpTic Gaming. When former organisation Phoenix1 failed to be accepted into the NA LCS, one of the big questions was, what would happen to their star AD Carry. Fortunately for fans of top tier bot lane action, Arrow is here to stay. With the skills to win the 2017 Spring Split MVP Award, Arrow has proven to be a constant threat in the lower half of the map. Many a team has thought victory was assured before Arrow stepped up to make the plays, keep his teams hopes alive. OpTic Gaming chose wisely when they signed Arrow to the team, and he looks to reward that trust in the days to come.
aphromoo
Zaqueri "aphromoo" Black is the current support for 100 Thieves, but most fans will know him as long time support and team captain of CLG. Now separated from CLG, many fans wondered if aphromoo would be able to bring that stability and shot calling experience that he demonstrated for so many years prior. Thus far, fans of 100 Thieves haven’t been disappointed, with aphromoo proving that he is a guiding force on any team that he is on. Perhaps this kind of leadership and experience is what will propel 100 Thieves to the top of the NA LCS.
These are some of the players who are likely to make a mark on the NA LCS in the coming weeks. Though it remains to be seen if they will all be able to lead their teams to victory, one thing is certain – the best is yet to come.
For a breakdown of how all the teams performed in week two, check out our recap.