Image: Blacklist International
The second new team to join MPL Philippines Season 15 will be fielding a veteran roster for the league's 15th season.
Twisted Minds PH have acquired a majority of the former
Blacklist International roster for the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League (MPL) Philippines Season 15.
Twisted Minds PH did not acquire the former Blacklist International roster wholesale however, as they replaced Jhon Marl “JM” Sebastian with former
Team Liquid ID EXP Laner
James “Jeymz” Gloria while also grabbing veteran
Jomearie “Escalera” Delos Santos to be the roamer of the team.
Aside from the former Blacklist International players, Twisted Minds PH also grabbed two of the departing organisation's coaching staff, namely Kristoffer “BON CHAN” Ed L. Ricaplaza and Mark “ESON” Jayson Gerardo.
Here is the Twisted Minds PH roster for MPL Philippines Season 15:
James “Jeymz” Gloria
Michael “MP the King” Endino
Stephen “Sensui” Castillo
Salic “Hadji” Imam
Jhonville Borres “Outplayed” Villar
Lamaj
Jomearie “Escalera” Delos Santos
- Kristoffer “BON CHAN” Ed L. Ricaplaza (Coach)
- Mark “ESON” Jayson Gerardo (Coach)
Twisted Minds' acquisition of the former Blacklist International lineup follows the latter's exit from MPL Philippines last month. Blacklist International previously stated that their decision to leave the league was made in response to a business opportunity presented to them, which aligns with the new direction of their parent company, Tier One Entertainment, to go beyond the esports realm.
Perhaps what's more interesting was Jeymz's addition to Twisted Minds PH after his spell in Indonesia. The player didn't have the most pleasant experience overseas, however, as he played deputy to Aldhia “Aran” Aranda. Now that Jeymz is back in his homeland, this will be the chance for him to prove that he belongs on the most competitive league in the game's esports scene.