EspiranTo returns to pro scene as 9INE Academy player

23-year-old Lithuanian esports athlete Rokas "EspiranTo" Milasauskas has officially returned to the Counter-Strike pro scene after about two years of inactivity.

EspiranTo has joined 9INE's youth roster. "Just finished a bootcamp with the guys and flying home today. Very professional environment and a great place to start competing again", – Milasauskas told via his X social media account.

Two more players joined the team along with EspiranTo, namely Roman "n0te" Hamze and Tom "skyye" Hagedorn. The former had been inactive since May of this year after departing Monte's academy roster, while the latter has joined 9INE Academy on a loan deal from BIG.

Milasauskas took a long break from his career of a pro player to complete his military service. He announced his return in February of this year. Over the course of his career, the Lithuanian has earned $91,000 in prize money. The player represented Imperial, CR4ZY, and other teams.

 9INE Academy are now:

 Arnas "⁠Sterzig⁠" Kavoliunas
 Milan "⁠hypex⁠" Polowiec
 Rokas "⁠EspiranTo⁠" Milasauskas
 Tom "⁠skyye⁠" Hagedorn
 Roman "⁠n0te⁠" Hamze

 Patryk "⁠ponczek⁠" Wites (coach)

Origin: x.com