Who’s the best fit at point guard for UNC going forward?

North Carolina went on a spending spree in the offseason to get bigger, faster and better on the perimeter.

So far, it’s paid off.

Those three upgrades have made the Tar Heels more versatile, and it’s showing with the frontcourt trio of Caleb Wilson, Henri Veesaar and Jarin Stevenson. While the backcourt has flashed how good it can be, there are still nagging consistency issues even as UNC sits at 12-1 — its best start since the 2008-09 season, when the Tar Heels won the national championship.

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The biggest swing spot? Point guard.

Colorado State transfer Kyan Evans has handled most of the point guard duties. On paper, he looked like a plug-and-play answer. He averaged more than 10 points per game last season and shot better than 44 percent from 3, one of the top perimeter marks in the country.

This year, though, he hasn’t looked like that player.

Dec 16, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Kyan Evans (0) brings the ball up court during the second half against the ETSU Buccaneers at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

Evans is averaging just 5.8 points and 3.9 assists while shooting 37.5% from the field, 30% from beyond the arc and 75% from the free-throw line. December has only magnified the slump: 3.3 points per game on 30.7 percent shooting overall and 25 percent from beyond the arc. He hasn’t attempted a free throw this month, a glaring sign of his lack of aggression. His minutes have trended down with his confidence.

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So if Evans continues to struggle, where does North Carolina turn?

There are options.

One is Seth Trimble. Listed more often as a two-guard in the rotation, Trimble has the tools to slide over to the one. Despite playing in only four nonconference games because of injury, he’s averaging 14.5 points and 3.7 assists. He looks like a veteran — and he should. He’s in his fourth year of college basketball at the same school, a rarity in today’s transfer-heavy era.

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Publish date : 2025-12-27 17:15:00

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