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Former North Carolina Tar Heels guard Seth Trimble hasn’t received much love in this year’s draft cycle, and it remains a long shot that the former Tar Heel captain will be drafted.
Trimble is out of eligibility after exercising the last bit of it this past season. He spent all four seasons of his collegiate career in Chapel Hill, averaging 7.7 points and 2.9 rebounds per game over that span. However, the last two seasons saw the veteran guard take on a more leadership role and increase his production.
Mar 19, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Seth Trimble (7) goes to the basket against VCU Rams forward Lazar Djokovic (17) in the second half of a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
Trimble’s Vast Improvement
The 6-foot-3 guard bumped up his points per game average from 5.2 points per game as a sophomore in 2023-24 to 11.6 points per game in 2024-25 as the team’s sixth man. He would then take yet another leap the following season, averaging 14.0 points and 3.8 rebounds per game in his first season as a full-time starter.
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As one of the most experienced players on the team, Trimble’s ability to get downhill and score as a slasher made him one of the Tar Heels’ better players. After a successful college career that saw him work his way up the ladder over the course of it, Trimble hasn’t garnered much draft love up to this point.
North Carolina Tar Heels guard Seth Trimble (7) drives to the basket Thursday, March 19, 2026, during the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament first round game against the VCU Rams at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina. | Alex Martin/Greenville News / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Trimble’s Weaknesses
His lack of attention from NBA scouts likely stems from shortcomings in his game, combined with his frame. Standing at 6-foot-3, Trimble would likely have to play point guard in the NBA, and his…
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