Heel Tough Blog: Seth Trimble to Return to UNC For Senior Season

In a move that was expected all along, Seth Trimble officially announced his decision to return to UNC for the 2025-26 season, which will be his senior season at UNC. Trimble voiced his desire to return to Chapel Hill after the season-ending loss to Ole Miss in the first round of the NCAA Tournament last month and made that official via On3 Sports, and Inside Carolina. 

This is a big win for Hubert Davis, as he’s tasked with rebuilding his backcourt, after losing RJ Davis to graduation, and Elliot Cadeau and Ian Jackson to the transfer portal. Trimble, averaged 11.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.3 assists, in his junior season at Carolina, which was by far his best as a Tar Heel. After earning time in the starting rotation, Trimble was moved to the bench in the back half of the ACC season but was an integral part of Carolina’s late-season surge to make the NCAA Tournament. 

Trimble entered the portal after his sophomore season, before ultimately returning, saying that his heart and soul belonged in Chapel Hill. With his emergence on the court and good nature off the court, Trimble emerged as a fan favorite last season, but also gives the UNC backcourt experience, and an understanding of what Hubert Davis wants and expects. 

His role is undefined as of right now, but Trimble is flexible enough to start or come off the bench, which is an asset to the coaching staff as they look to fill out the roster in the transfer portal. With Trimble’s return now official, he joins incoming freshmen Isaiah Denis, and Derek Dixon, as the only known backcourt players for next season. It was reported earlier today, that Michigan State transfer Tre Holloman will visit UNC after the dead period concludes later this week, and the program is expected to be a major player for Princeton transfer Xaivian Lee. 

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