Exploring how the Colley Matrix informs us about team performance, and a look to the future. By Tom Searfoss — The 2022 LCS Summer Split is almost upon us, which may make a look back at Spring long overdue. However, I was inspired earlier today by looking at the Analyst rankings from The Dive ✂️ 2022 LCS Summer Power Rankings from The Dive Original video "The Dive | The Most Difficult Power Rankings Yet" by LCSyoutube.com

An LPL 2022 Spring analysis article by Tom Searfoss, with credit to linked sources in-article — The off-season is normally full of roster turmoil and changes — mostly for the teams that have the free time on their hands. However, after hoisting the 2022 MSI Trophy, it took only a few days before Royal Never Give Up announced some news of their own. After only…

Top Takeaways LNG expected to auto-advance — check, C9 expected to auto-advance…not check LNG, DFM auto advanced, HLE, C9 advance from Knockouts The 1st time a player has been banned from play mid-tournament (BYG Maoan) Miss Fortune, Leona best bot lane picks after Play-In Stage This was the bloodiest &…

The following is a self-preservation of analysis researched & written by Tom Searfoss for the League of Legends World Championship Broadcast in 2021. Roster: Liang, Husha, Maonan, Doggo, Kino, Benny (Coach), Wulala (Coach) Author: Tom Searfoss Top Takeaways Handed #1 Seed PSG their only losses of the Split, going 5–7 vs them…

The following is a self-preservation of analysis researched & written by Tom Searfoss for the League of Legends World Championship Broadcast in 2021. Roster: Fudge, Blaber, Perkz, Zven, Vulcan, Reignover (Coach), Mithy (Coach) Author: Tom Searfoss Top Takeaways Play-Ins C9 is back — C9’s been through Play-Ins more than any other major…

The following is a self-preservation of analysis researched & written by Tom Searfoss for the League of Legends World Championship Broadcast in 2021. Roster: Khan, Canyon, ShowMaker, Ghost, BeryL, Malrang (Sub) Author: Tom Searfoss Top Takeaways Became the 2nd team in LCK history to win three Finals in a row (T1 is…

The following is a self-preservation of analysis researched & written by Tom Searfoss & Connie Lee for the League of Legends World Championship Broadcast in 2021. Roster: Nuguri, Tian, Doinb, Lwx, Crisp, Subs: Shenyi, xiaolaohu, Coach: Steak & REFRA1N Author: Connie Lee & Tom Searfoss Top Takeaways Almost the same roster as…

The following is a self-preservation of analysis researched & written by Tom Searfoss for the League of Legends World Championship Broadcast in 2021. Roster: Evi, Steal, Aria, Yutapon, Gaeng Author: Tom Searfoss Top Takeaways 3rd appearance at Worlds, tying them with UOL for most appearances from an emerging region team Stronger roster…

The following is a self-preservation of analysis researched & written by Tom Searfoss for the League of Legends World Championship Broadcast in 2021. Roster: BOSS, AHaHaCiK, Nomanz, Argonavt, SaNTaS, Frappii (Sub) Author: Tom Searfoss Top Takeaways 3rd appearance at Worlds, tying them with DFM for most appearances from an emerging region team …