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They may benefit from the experience gained in garbage time, but will the benefit be large enough to lose a year of eligibility? Will it help player motivation?

I would argue that playing a little bit in garbage time almost never helps a player's development in a direct sense.
It may help with a player's motivation, however. Obviously depends upon the player.

[CTcard]

They may benefit from the experience gained in garbage time, but will the benefit be large enough to lose a year of eligibility? Will it help player motivation?

I would argue that playing a little bit in garbage time almost never helps a player's development in a direct sense.
It may help with a player's motivation, however. Obviously depends upon the player.