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[QUOTE="pfister1, post: 2848528, member: 285"]
This thread is a little ridiculous.   Trying to be objective looking at the team and players and the way they have performed, I'm not particularly worried about departures.

[B]Battle[/B] -  I think the chance that he returns next year as of now is better than the chance he would return for this year at the same time last year.
   [B]Oshae[/B] -  He does not look like a long term professional player right now.   He isn't regularly and consistently demonstrating professional level skills against mid-major level college competition.    Anyone can leave at any time, but I don't see where he is going?   Not just that he won't get drafted, but who has a need for what he is currently showing an ability to provide.
   [B]Dolezaj[/B] -  Another guy who isn't going anywhere.   What has he demonstrated that he is regularly capable of doing that would  earn him a spot playing somewhere for pay.   The level of play in Europe isn't as high in the NBA, but you still have to be able to play.   He hasn't demonstrated that yet and doesn't exude the athleticism that might have someone chasing his "untapped potential".   Just don't see anywhere for him to go, unless its a transfer situation and that doesn't seem consistent with anything I've heard about him.
   [B] Washington[/B] -  this guy transferring would make a lot of sense.  I don't see where he will ever have meaningful opportunity here, unless we end up in a desperate situation in his senior year due to early departures, recruiting strike outs and injuries.    If he is satisfied sitting with the possibility that his turn never comes than he stays.   Either way I'm not sure it matters.   If we want a team that competes for the ACC championship, his presence won't matter next season.
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