If Maple and Bo head to the LCS, which teams will they join?

Nicholas James Published 12/04/2022

LPL players Huang “Maple” Yi-tang and Zhou “Bo” Yang-Bo are rumored to be making their way to North America, but where could Maple and Bo end up in the LCS?

According to a recent streaming clip of Chinese pro player Kim “Doinb” Tae-sang, it is suggested that the previous FPX jungler and Anyone’s Legend mid laner are looking at heading to the LCS. Both of these players have plenty to offer to North American teams. Could they end up in the same team, or will Maple and Bo be facing each other down come LCS 2022 Summer Split?

What LCS teams might need Maple and Bo in summer split?

There are a few teams who could be considering picking up Maple and Bo, mostly those eliminated from the ongoing spring split playoffs. One of the obvious possible homes for the two could be TSM, the superstar organization that has had a rapid fall from grace, finishing ninth out of ten teams in the LCS. TSM’s attempt to index into Chinese and Taiwanese talent in the first split of the year went disastrously, but the organization is heavily committed to growing its Chinese fan base.

Maple would be an obvious replacement for mid laner Zhu “Keaiduo” Xiong, who spent time being swapped in and out of the main roster alongside Chinese support Wei “Shenyi” Zi-Jie. The increased focus on an Eastern fanbase matches up with TSM’s global goals, but seeing the squad drop Mingyi “Spica” Lu would be a surprise. Other teams who might be looking at the two LPL talents are Immortals Progressive and Dignitas QNTMPAY.

Following comments from Doinb on Maple and another player deduced by fans to likely be Bo making their way to NA, the rumors picked up steam on Reddit and other social media platforms. Both players are unlikely to show up on teams with rosters still in contention for the title, so low-ranking competitors makes the most sense.

Nicholas James

About Nicholas James

Nicholas James is a gaming writer with a passion for all things geekdom, as well as live theater. Nicholas is best known for covering League of Legends and other top MOBA titles, but his expertise covers numerous games across multiple genres. When not watching the LCS or playing the latest new release, Nicholas can be found doing some tabletop gaming and painting his favorite miniatures. Nicholas has also published with Hotspawn, TheGamer, Dexerto, Esports.gg and other industry outlets.

View full profile

Read Also

League of Legends

League of Legends 2026 MSI preview: Teams, schedule, rewards Hannan Mundia 2026’s MSI is on the horizon, with cash prizes and a guaranteed spot at this year’s World Championship on the line. Some favorites have proven their skills, as well as underdogs that have a chance to cause an upset. This preview highlights the tournament’s teams, schedule, and potential rewards for those who perform well. Eleven teams have qualified for this year’s MSI, but that doesn’t mean that every team is ...

Esports Betting

Why is the League of Legends MSI the LPL’s tournament? Wasif Ahmed In League of Legends, South Korea almost always wins the World Championship. However, it’s the LPL that has won more than half of the Mid-Season Invitationals since their launch in 2015. So why is MSI the LPL’s tournament? And what can we expect for the 2026 Mid-Season Invitational next week? First off, let’s have a look at the history and stats for the two regions at the LoL Worlds and ...

League of Legends

Fnatic founder denies rumors of organization being sold Hannan Mundia Fnatic founder and CEO Sam Mathews denied that the organization is set to be sold in the coming weeks. It wouldn’t be far-fetched to say that Fnatic has seen much better days. The team’s League of Legends and CS2 rosters have been seeing multiple recent changes, and the VALORANT team’s performance has been mixed this year. Considering the team’s performance, it didn’t surprise many when reports that the organization was ...

League of Legends

Hanwha Life Esports defeats T1 to qualify for MSI Hannan Mundia After a surprisingly one-sided match, Hanwha Life Esports defeated the reigning champions T1 to qualify for MSI at the 2026 LCK Road to MSI. The LCK is by far considered the strongest League of Legends region. While T1 and Gen.G’s rivalry is iconic, it wouldn’t be a stretch to say that recent roster changes put HLE on the same playing field as the two giants. The addition of Zeus and ...

Esports Betting

T1 vs Gen.G 2026: Best betting odds and picks for LCK Road to MSI Hannan Mundia The 2026 LCK Road to MSI is almost over, with T1 and Gen.G having one last rematch in this split to determine which team qualifies for MSI. Both teams are in excellent shape, though T1’s recent loss against Hanwha Life Esports may put it at a disadvantage. Gen.G is looking extremely strong currently, and the clean sweep against KT Rolster proves that the team means business. Tournament: 2026 LCK Season ...

Esports Betting

Bilibili Gaming vs Team WE: Best betting odds and picks for the LPL Split 2 2026 Wasif Ahmed Bilibili Gaming faces Team WE in the LPL Split 2 playoffs, with neither team expected to be in the lower final. Everyone thought that BLG would go through the upper bracket and that WE would lose in the first round. Yet Team WE were the ones who knocked BLG down to the lower bracket. Now, the two teams rematch for the LPL’s final spot at Mid-Season Invitational. Tournament: LPL Split ...

Esports Betting

Gen.G vs KT Rolster 2026: Best betting odds and picks for LCK Road to MSI 2026 Hannan Mundia The 2026 LCK Road to MSI split is in full swing, with Gen.G and KT Rolster about to face off in round four to determine which team competes for a chance to qualify for MSI. Gen.G may be one of the strongest professional teams in the region, but KT Rolster has taken down the fan-favorite last year at Worlds when the stakes were higher than ever. The looming question here ...