North Carolina's Seth Trimble Fractures Forearm
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. No. 25 North Carolina senior guard Seth Trimble suffered a broken bone in his left forearm during a team workout on Sunday, the university announced, leaving the Tar Heels without one of their key leaders for the foreseeable future.
Trimble, a senior captain entering his fourth season with the program, is scheduled to undergo surgery later this week. The school stated that a more precise timetable for his return will be established following the procedure. The injury occurred during a routine weight room session, though specific details about how it happened were not disclosed.
"So sad for Seth," Tar Heels head coach Hubert Davis said in a statement. "He's such a great kid and teammate and has worked so hard for his senior year. He loves being a Tar Heel and we love him. The good news is he will be back at some point this year, and I know he will continue to be a great leader for us until he can get back in the lineup."
The 6-foot-3 guard has appeared in 104 games for North Carolina, providing veteran stability on a roster featuring 11 newcomers. Last season, Trimble averaged 11.6 points and 5.0 rebounds per game while playing 28.7 minutes, marking a significant...