North Carolina Tar Heels guard Seth Trimble has entered the NCAA transfer portal. Trimble joined the Tar Heels in 2022 and has played four full seasons with the program so far. The 2025-26 season was his last year of eligibility.
It also turned out to be his best season so far. Although he only played 24 games, Trimble started in all 24 outings, averaging 14 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1.3 steals per game while shooting over 47% from the field.
Trimble has already used his standard NCAA eligibility. However, the decision to enter the transfer portal with a “do not contact” tag puts him in a position where he can possibly get an extra season of eligibility if the association revises its rules.
By entering the transfer portal with a “do not contact” tag, Trimble is essentially securing a strategic insurance policy while pursuing his professional aspirations. This move allows him to maintain a formal presence in the transfer portal to potentially be “grandfathered” into a fifth year of eligibility.
It will depend on whether the NCAA finalizes proposed rule changes regarding the five-year competition window. By utilizing the specific tag, he signals that his immediate focus remains on the NBA Draft, effectively keeping the door to a return.
During his time in the transfer portal, other teams won’t be able to contact him. There’s a possibility that if the NCAA allows Trimble a fifth year of eligibility, he will return to the North Carolina Tar Heels for one last season.
Trimble isn’t the only player who has taken this route for an extra year of eligibility. Guard Denzel Aberdeen entered the transfer portal and committed to Florida despite initially having no eligibility remaining.
Seth Trimble on Entering the Transfer Portal
Trimble will turn 22 in August. If he goes into the NBA Draft this year, he can potentially be a late-round pick or become an undrafted free agent who can later join a team. However, this move puts him in a unique position.
He will continue to focus on the NBA and work toward getting signed. In case the NCAA allows him to play another year, he will make one last run in college basketball.
“I’m full focused on the NBA process right now but definitely would consider that if that becomes a reality,” Trimble said.
The shooting guard said that North Carolina is “home” for him, and if he gets the extra year of eligibility, he would love to come back for another season with the Tar Heels.
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