American esports veterans Skadoodle and steel have made their way back into the professional gaming scene as part of the team undefined. The two players, who gained notoriety in the early days of CSGO as part of the controversial IBuyPower lineup, faced consequences after being implicated in a match-fixing scandal. This scandal led to official bans for several players, including Skadoodle, from participating in VALVE-sanctioned events.
Tyler “Skadoodle” Latham rose to prominence by securing victory at the ELEAGUE Major Boston 2018 with Cloud9 and was once one of North America’s most talented prospects. Over time, he shifted his focus to VALORANT, mirroring steel’s path. Joshua “steel” Nissan, upon his return to CS2, transitioned into an analytical role and gained experience working as an analyst during IEM Rio 2024.
Skadoodle remained largely absent from the public eye until he reemerged in the summer of 2024, participating in the Thunderpick World Championship 2024: North American Series #2 alongside n0thing as a member of Vibe. Recently, Skadoodle and steel achieved victory in the ESEA American Open Division as part of their new team, undefined.
The return of these North American veterans to the competitive scene in the upcoming ESEA division is bound to draw attention. Once regarded as the future stars of North American and Canadian Counter-Strike, their careers took a sharp turn following the IBuyPower controversy, resulting in a significant setback to their potential.
