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Message: [QUOTE="MSSportsGuy, post: 4614543, member: 6485"] Fans speculated all season Boston would return. I never thought she would. At some point many of these players are done with college ball, life, and schedules. Yes NIL makes it tempting with low WNBA salaries. But a top notch player will also likely receive endorsements as a professional player. College isn't always easy and athletes have to balance classes, practice, training, and media demands. It can be fun but at a point it can drag on a person who has professional aspirations. Going pro means money and more freedom, two things that are very attractive. Frankly I think Amihere and Beal would have benefited from another year in college to refine their games. It's true 36 players will be drafted but I suspect maybe half will be on opening day rosters. They may be among them, I don't know. What I believe is Amihere, to her credit but also detriment, never found out where she works best on the floor and in what position because she's so versatile she was plugged in all over but not for extended periods with consistent success. Beal is a good defender but not a reliable offensive player. Both would have been leaders with Cardoso and Johnson this upcoming year. However, no skin off my nose and I wish them well. [/QUOTE]