Aurora coach ash says Wicadia 'maybe gets top 20' at Thunderpick World Championship

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HLTV reports Aurora coach Ashley "ash" Battye said Wicadia "maybe gets top 20 this year, maybe not," and that the player has potential to be "significantly more than that." Battye made the remarks after Aurora beat 9z to qualify for the playoffs at the Thunderpick World Championship 2026. He called Aurora’s opening game performance "terrible," blamed limited rest and sickness after flying straight from a third-place match, and said the team is seeking more consistency. Battye also told HLTV the staff are trying to trust Wicadia because he is a player who resists being told what to do.

• What happened: HLTV reports Ashley "ash" Battye, coach of Aurora, said Wicadia "maybe gets top 20 this year, maybe not," while adding the player could be "significantly more than that."
• Why it matters: Battye framed Wicadia as a high-potential player and said the team is focusing on trusting him and improving consistency, per HLTV.
• Context: HLTV reports the comments came after Aurora avenged an earlier loss by beating 9z to qualify for the Thunderpick World Championship 2026 playoffs; Battye said the team "played terribly" in the event opener and cited flying straight from a third-place game and sickness as contributing factors.
• What next: HLTV does not confirm any specific future placements for Wicadia or Aurora; Battye said the team wants more consistency but no schedule or outcome beyond the playoffs qualification was reported.