NIP releases personnel change announcement, confirms coach Java joins League of Legends division

NIP E-sports Club released an announcement on Wednesday, announcing that Wei Yifan (ID: Java) will replace Luo Bin (ID: Rashomon) as head coach from now on. Rashomon will be transferred to the deputy coach, and the two will work together to lead the team to compete in the second stage of the 2025 LPL group match.

The announcement reads: “After friendly negotiations between the two parties, we are pleased to announce to everyone that coach Wei Yifan (ID: Java) has reached an agreement with Shenzhen NIP E-sports Club to officially join the team and face the subsequent league journey together.

The road ahead may be winding, but we are determined to seek change, break the inherent pattern, and inject a shot of adrenaline! Thank you Java for choosing to stand shoulder to shoulder with the team at this moment. Together we will overturn the past, experience rebirth, and let new possibilities grow here.

Trust is the sail, determination is to break the waves, see you on the field!

Once again, we welcome you to join the team to protect the Ninja Village. The Ninja Darts are spinning non-stop, and we are moving forward with no limits in our expectations. "

NIP also defeated WBG 2-0 on the day Java was officially announced, ending their previous seven-game losing streak. They are currently ranked ninth in the LPL Summit Group with a record of 3 wins and 8 losses.

Java started his coaching career in 2019, and has led BLG's second team, iG's second team, and JDG's second team to compete in the LDL region. He has also served as an assistant coach, deputy coach, analyst, and other positions in BLG, FPX, JDG, and TES, accumulating rich experience in competition and youth training.