TL;DR
- EXTREMUM officially announces CSGO roster featuring former 100 Thieves core players
- Reunites players with coach kassad and adds BnTeT from Gen.G
- Team maintains RMR points for PGL Major qualification eligibility
- Strategic leadership with AZR as captain and kassad as coach
- Plans European competition with North American RMR event participation
After weeks of industry speculation, EXTREMUM has formally introduced its Counter-Strike: Global Offensive lineup, bringing together the core of former 100 Thieves alongside Indonesian star Hansel “BnTeT” Ferdinand in a strategic roster consolidation.
The Russian esports entity marks its CSGO comeback by securing the Oceanic trio from 100 Thieves, complemented by Joakim “jkaem” Myrbostad and the addition of BnTeT. This configuration deliberately reunites the ex-100 Thieves competitors with their previous coach Aleksandar “kassad” Trifunović to recreate proven team chemistry.
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Rumors about an unidentified organization acquiring recently available professional players have circulated extensively in recent months. The organization appears to have finalized a competitive squad just before the 2021 competitive season commences.
- kassad reportedly set to join former 100 Thieves at Extremum
EXTREMUM reunites 100 Thieves core with kassad
100 Thieves’ departure from CSGO competitive scene created a talented five-player unit seeking new opportunities. While Complexity moved swiftly to secure Justin “jks” Savage, the remaining four members continued searching for an organizational home. The group featuring jks, Sean “Gratisfaction” Kaiwai, Jay “Liazz” Tregillgas, Aaron “AZR” Ward, and jkaem had achieved multiple podium finishes over several years competing under both Renegades and subsequently 100 Thieves banners. Although their tenure with 100 Thieves didn’t yield exceptional results, this lineup possesses significant potential when guided by effective leadership structures.
Fortunately, kassad’s professional disagreement with Cloud9’s in-game leader Alex “ALEX” McMeekin occurred at an opportune moment, as the coach separated from Cloud9 after merely three months. kassad had previously departed from 100 Thieves intending to support Henry “HenryG” Greer’s ambitious CSGO initiative.
“I’m incredibly excited to compete in CS with my former teammates Liazz, Grats, Jkaem, and kassad, plus our newest addition BnTeT, who will significantly strengthen our team composition – the squad is reunited!” AZR explained to HLTV.
BnTeT finalizes the team composition following the conclusion of his one-year commitment with Gen.G. The transition to online competitive format proved challenging for the organization, leading to Gen.G’s primary players pursuing opportunities in Valorant. The team’s choice to place all players on the transfer market enabled BnTeT to evaluate alternative options, resulting in Timothy “autimatic” Ta remaining as the only competitor still with Gen.G.
With AZR assuming captain responsibilities and kassad providing strategic guidance, the EXTREMUM lineup establishes robust leadership infrastructure. Former CR4ZY player “LETN1” Tanić will support both leaders in team operations as analyst and management roles.
While EXTREMUM will primarily compete within the European competitive region, the team intends to travel to North America for Regional Major Ranking (RMR) tournaments to preserve their accumulated points from competing as 100 Thieves. These crucial ranking points could potentially enable the five-player squad to qualify for the upcoming PGL Major championship.
The strategic decision to maintain RMR points represents a calculated competitive advantage, as teams must accumulate sufficient points throughout the season to secure Major invitations. This approach demonstrates EXTREMUM’s commitment to building upon existing competitive foundations rather than starting from scratch in the qualification process.
Professional CSGO teams often face the challenge of balancing regional competition with global qualification requirements. EXTREMUM’s hybrid strategy of European-based training with targeted North American tournament participation could provide the optimal balance for success in the current competitive landscape.
- Aaron “AZR“ Ward
- Sean “Gratisfaction“ Kaiwai
- Jay “Liazz“ Tregillgas
- Hansel “BnTeT“ Ferdinand
- Joakim “jkaem“ Myrbostad
- Aleksandar “kassad“ Trifunović (coach)
- Nestor “LETN1“ Tanić (analyst and manager)
Action Checklist
- Analyze team chemistry between former 100 Thieves core players
- Monitor RMR point accumulation for Major qualification tracking
- Evaluate EXTREMUM’s performance in European tournaments
- Track BnTeT’s adaptation from Gen.G playstyle to new team dynamics
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