Seth Trimble talks role changes, returning UNC basketball to greatness at ACC Tipoff
Will Seth Trimble lead UNC back to the college basketball promised land?
Thanks to the transfer portal, it becomes increasingly rare to see a college athlete stay at their school all four years. UNC basketball star Seth Trimble is one of those rare few, though.
Trimble, an unofficial team captain, will become a full-time starter for North Carolina this season. Trimble started just three of his first 67 games as a Tar Heel, then split duties with Ian Jackson last year.
The Tar Heels missed the 2023 NCAA Tournament during Trimble’s freshman year, earned a top seed and advanced to the Sweet 16 in 2024, then barely snuck into the Big Dance this March.
At ACC Tipoff on Tuesday, Trimble spoke on returning UNC back to college basketball prominence – when other teams feared the Carolina Blue.
Trimble entered the transfer portal last offseason, but quickly withdrew himself, much to the joy of Tar Heel fans. Trimble is an unquestioned leader in Chapel Hill, both on the court and inside the locker room.
Even though he only started half of UNC’s games during his 2024-2025 season, Trimble still averaged career-highs of 11.3 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game.
With Trimble now stepping into a leadership role, expect his numbers to increase – and North Carolina’s return to collegiate basketball prominence.