Moving from a starting role to coming off the bench can impact a player; they could find themselves disillusioned with the game, unsure of who is holding what against them. They can also become disillusioned with the team, finding themselves wishing they could play for someone else, perhaps a school who could use their talents in a bigger role. What a coach would hope happens after moving someone to the bench is that they understand the decision, accept their new role, and continue to put in work.
Coming into this Huskies season, Timmins hadn’t had much experience coming off the bench.