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Team SMG has made significant changes to its roster for the upcoming Dota Pro Circuit (DPC) Southeast Asia (SEA) 2023 Tour 3: Division I. The team has officially announced the addition of Jaunuel "Jaunuel" Arcilla and Natthaphon "Masaros" Ouanphakdee to its lineup. Furthermore, Yeik "MidOne" Nai Zheng, the team's offlane player, has returned to his former position as the midlaner. With the addition of the two new players, the team aims to deliver a strong performance and secure a spot in the highly anticipated Bali Major 2023. This major event serves as a crucial opportunity for teams to accumulate valuable DPC Points and secure a qualification for The International (TI).
New Roster Additions and MidOne's Position Switch
Team SMG has solidified its roster with the addition of Jaunuel and Masaros. Jaunuel, previously associated with Geek Slate, will take on the support role for the team. On the other hand, Masaros, who was formerly part of Bleed Esports' inactive roster, will assume the offlane position. With these additions, rumors about MidOne's return to the midlane have been confirmed, as he will now lead the team in his familiar role.
Team SMG’s full roster heading into Tour 3 of the Dota 2 Pro Circuit 2023 is:
Lee "CDR" Jia He
Yeik "MidOne" Nai Zheng
Natthaphon "Masaros" Ouanphakdee
Tue "ah fu" Soon Chuan
Jaunuel "Jaunuel" Arcilla
Team SMG's journey in the DPC SEA 2023 Tour 3: Division I kicks off with a challenging matchup against Talon Esports, currently regarded as the strongest team in Southeast Asia. This highly anticipated encounter will test Team SMG's revamped roster as they strive to showcase their skills and strategies against top-tier competition. A successful performance in this match will set the tone for its campaign in the tournament.
The DPC SEA 2023 Tour 3: Division I commenced on May 15th and will continue until June 5th. During this period, teams will fiercely compete for valuable DPC Points, aiming to secure coveted slots at the Bali Major 2023. Team SMG, armed with its newly formed roster, seeks to make a statement and position itself as a contender in this competitive landscape. The stakes are high as teams vie for a chance to earn points and qualify for TI, the pinnacle event of the Dota 2 competitive scene.
