Ultra Prime Esports

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Ultra Prime Esports
File:Ultra Prime logo.png
Short nameUP
SportEsports
Founded2020
OwnerNenking Group
Divisions

Ultra Prime Esports, formed in 2020 by Nenking Group, is a professional esports franchise based in China. Ultra Prime Esports manages Nenking's esports teams, such as Guangzhou Charge.

History

Nenking established a new esports brand "Ultra Prime" for Nenking's esports business on 28 August 2020. Ultra Prime Esports manages Nenking's esports teams, such as Guangzhou Charge of the Overwatch League.[1] On 17 December 2020, Nenking acquired the LPL team of the Chinese esports franchise "eStar Gaming".[2] On 29 March 2021, Nenking Esports Center had its grand opening. Located in GBA International Sports and Cultural Center, Nenking Esports Center will be the base of Ultra Prime Esports and all of Nenking's esports teams. Nenking also announced that "eStar Gaming", their League of Legends branch, had been rebranded to "Ultra Prime".

Teams

Guangzhou Charge (OWL)

Ultra Prime Academy (OWC)

Ultra Prime Academy
File:Ultra Prime Academy logo.png
Founded2020
LeagueOverwatch Contenders
DivisionPacific
RegionChina
Team history
  • Ignition One
    2020
  • Ultra Prime Academy
    2020–present
Based inGuangzhou, China
OwnerNenking Group
Head coachFan “thor” Zi
General managerLi “Chixiaotu” Qiong
Affiliation(s)Guangzhou Charge

On 8 Augst 2020, Nenking acquired an OWC team called "Ignition One (IO)" and rebranded the team to Ultra Prime Academy as the academy team of Guangzhou Charge.[1]

Ultra Prime Academy roster
Players Coaches
Role Handle Name Nationality
Damage Kaneki Liu Nian China
Damage Smiley (I) Ryu Ye-bin South Korea
Tank XRAY Zhou Xiyan China
Tank OFF Lee Jae-in South Korea
Support M1ka Lu Jiming China
Support Kyo Kong Chunting China
Head coach
  • Fan “thor” Zi

Legend:
  • (I) Inactive
  • (S) Suspended
  • (2W) Two-way player
  • Substitute player Substitute
  • Injured Injury / Illness
  

Latest roster transaction: 15 August 2022.

Ultra Prime (LPL)

Ultra Prime
File:Ultra Prime logo.png
LeagueLeague of Legends Pro League
RegionChina
Team history
  • eStar (until 2021)
  • Ultra Prime (since 2021)
Based inGuangzhou, China
OwnerNenking Group

On 17 December 2020, LPL team eStar was acquired by Nenking.[2] It was later renamed as "Ultra Prime" during the grand opening of Nenking Esports Center on 29 March 2021.

Ultra Prime roster
Players Coaches
Role Handle Name Nationality
Top zs Zhang Shuai China
Top Aliez Huang Hao China
Top Zoom Zhang Xing-Ran China
Jungle H4cker Yang Zhi-Hao China
Mid Cryin Yuan Cheng-Wei China
Bot elk Zhao Jia-Hao China
Bot kelin Huang Bo-Lin China
Support ShiauC Liu Chia-Hao Taiwan
Head coach

Zhang “JMZ” Yu

Assistant coach(es)

Zhuang “ZYB” Yi-Bin
Ye “Panda” Wei-Jian


Legend:
  • (I) Inactive
  • (S) Suspended
  • Substitute player Substitute
  • Injured Injury / Illness
  

Roster updated 30 May 2022.

References

  1. ^ a b Chen, Hongyu (28 August 2020). "Guangzhou Charge Owner Nenking Group Launch Esports Umbrella Brand Ultra Prime". The Esports Observer. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
  2. ^ a b Fudge, James (18 December 2020). "Guangzhou Charge Owner Acquires LPL Franchise eStar Gaming". The Esports Observer. Retrieved 6 March 2021.