UNC basketball captain leads NBA G League Combine in two categories

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UNC basketball captain leads NBA G League Combine in two categories

UNC basketball captain leads NBA G League Combine in two categories

Seth Trimble is the engine that fueled UNC basketball during its 2025-26 season. His NBA G League Combine performance is now also catching attention.

UNC basketball captain leads NBA G League Combine in two categories

Seth Trimble is the engine that fueled UNC basketball during its 2025-26 season. His NBA G League Combine performance is now also catching attention.

In an era where college basketball stars often jump ship early for the pros, Seth Trimble stands out as a true throwback. The senior guard from Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, briefly tested the transfer portal waters but quickly pulled himself back, cementing his legacy as a Tar Heel legend. During UNC's 2025-26 campaign, Trimble delivered his finest season yet, averaging a career-high 14 points and 3.8 rebounds per game—and of course, there was that unforgettable "shot heard 'round the world" to beat Duke.

Now, at the NBA G League Combine, Trimble is turning heads with his elite athleticism. He leads all participants in two key categories: a jaw-dropping 38.5-inch no-step vertical and a 43.5-inch max vertical. But it's not just about leaping ability—Trimble's speed is equally impressive. He clocked a 2.81-second shuttle run (sixth best) and a 3.08-second 3/4 court sprint, proving he's a complete athlete.

While this is the G League Combine, NBA scouts are certainly taking notes. Trimble's path could lead to a G League roster, a two-way contract, or even a direct NBA opportunity. The buzz is real, and Carolina Basketball summed it up perfectly: "Best athlete in the gym."

Interestingly, two of Trimble's teammates—Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar—are simultaneously working out at the NBA Combine. Wilson is projected as a lottery pick, while Veesaar is expected to go later in the first round. But Trimble's standout performance is suddenly putting him in the draft conversation too.

What's next for UNC's captain? An NBA Summer League roster spot seems almost certain. The bigger question is which team will lock him in for the full season this fall. Stay tuned—this is a story that's just getting started.

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