In basketball, the term “redshirt” refers to a player who temporarily sits out a season in order to extend their eligibility to play. This typically happens in college basketball. A player who redshirts does not participate in games during the season but practices with the team and maintains their scholarship.
The main goal of redshirting is to give the player an extra year of eligibility. This can be beneficial for several reasons, such as allowing the player to develop skills, recover from injury, or adjust to the level of competition without using up one of their years of eligibility.
In some cases, players might also redshirt if they are not physically or mentally ready to play at the collegiate level right away. After sitting out a season, they can compete for the remaining years allowed under NCAA rules, typically up to five years to complete four seasons of play.
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