Berat "VASQUEZ" Kaymak, a member of BAAM Esports in the VCL Challengers MENA division, has found himself at the center of a controversy. One of his VALORANT accounts was reportedly banned for cheating. The story was pushed into the spotlight by community posts and screenshots, and crucially, an official response is still pending from both Riot Games and BAAM Esports. Meanwhile, VASQUEZ himself has acknowledged the situation on social media, stating that he has received many questions and will share a detailed statement soon, suggesting that more clarity is on the way.

VASQUEZ had built a reputation within the server as a high-impact entry and clutch player for BAAM. Teammates and rivals alike recognized his controlled aggression, his willingness to take opening duels and his composure in late-round situations. This combination of initiative and stability enabled BAAM to build rounds around him in qualifiers and league play across the MENA circuit precisely why the community is waiting for official communications before drawing conclusions.

Ranked Progression and What Comes Next

Fuelling the discussion is the rapid rise showcased in community trackers of a new account, which moved from Iron 3 around Episode 7 Act 3 (with about 17 hours played) to Platinum 1 and Ascendant 3 during Episode 8 (with roughly 12 and 48 hours played), then to Immortal 3 across late E8 and early E9 (with around 93 and 34 hours played), and finally to Radiant in E9:A2 with approximately 733 RR, reported as being in the top 50, after around 45 hours. In total, the shared image cites around 251 hours across these stages. Supporters view the curve as the result of relentless hard work and peak performance, while critics argue that it raises suspicions alongside the reported ban.

Whatever the final outcome, the case now hinges on transparency and process. If a substantiated sanction is upheld, it could have serious consequences for the player and BAAM Esports in terms of competition. If an appeal or review is successful, it will highlight the importance of clear anti-cheat communication for professional reputations. Until official statements are released by the organizations involved and VASQUEZ's promised update, the fairest stance is to be patient and presume innocence, with official match performance remaining the true measure of a career.