Optic Gaming has removed top laner Derek "zig" Shao and support Daerek "LemonNation" Hart from its starting League of Legends lineup, sources close to the team and players told ESPN.
It's unclear if Optic will retain zig or LemonNation for its Academy lineup, which the organization intends to shake up in the next few months ahead of the summer split, according to sources. The team will retain jungler Matthew "Akaadian" Higginbotham, mid laner Tristan "PowerOfEvil" Schrage and AD carry Noh "Arrow" Dong-hyeon. It intends to construct its new roster around those three players.
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