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Seth Trimble
Trimble with North Carolina in 2025
Personal information
Born (2004-08-09) August 9, 2004 (age 21)
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High schoolMenomonee Falls
(Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin)
CollegeNorth Carolina (2022–2026)
NBA draft2026: undrafted
Playing career2026–present
PositionShooting guard
Career highlights
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing the  United States
FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship
Gold medal – first place2022 MexicoTeam

Seth Louis Trimble (born August 9, 2004) is an American basketball player. He played college basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels.

High school

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Trimble, a 6'3 guard from Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, attended Menomonee Falls High School and as a senior averaged 27.1 points, 7.4 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 2.3 steals. At the close of the season, he was named Wisconsin Mr. Basketball.[1] That summer, Trimble was a member of the United States U18 team which won the gold medal at the 2022 FIBA Under-18 Americas Championship.[2]

College career

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Trimble committed to North Carolina over Michigan, following in the footsteps of his older brother, JP Tokoto, who had played for the Tar Heels from 2012 to 2015.[3] He played sparingly for the Tar Heels as a freshman, averaging 1.8 points in 9.8 minutes per game. As a sophomore, Trimble became the Tar Heels' primary backcourt reserve, averaging 17.1 minutes and 5.2 points per game while shining defensively. At the close of the season, Trimble finished third in ACC Sixth Man of the Year award voting.[4]

Following his sophomore season, Trimble opted to enter the transfer portal.[5] However, he later changed his mind and decided to return to UNC for his junior year.[6]

Professional career

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On June 26, 2026, after going unselected in the 2026 NBA draft, Trimble signed with the Washington Wizards on an Exhibit 10 contract to play for their Summer League team.[7]

Personal life

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Trimble is the grandson of former Cameroonian soccer player Jean-Pierre Tokoto.[8]

References

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  1. Stewart, Mark (March 19, 2022). "A force on both ends of the floor, Menomonee Falls' Seth Trimble named Mr. Basketball in Wisconsin". jsonline.com. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  2. Koh, Michael (June 15, 2022). "Seth Trimble, G.G. Jackson Help USA U-18 Basketball Team Win Gold Medal". chapelboro.com. Chapelboro. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  3. Fowler, Chapel (June 23, 2021). "What 4-star point guard Seth Trimble's commitment means for UNC basketball, 2022 class". fayobserver.com. The Fayetteville Observer. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  4. Zangara, JT (October 24, 2024). "Seth Trimble is ready for a breakout junior season for the UNC Basketball program". keepingitheel.com. Fansided.com. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  5. Giles, Matt (April 9, 2024). "UNC Basketball Guard Pens Goodbye to Tar Heels". si.com. Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  6. Carter, Andrew (April 23, 2024). "UNC basketball's Seth Trimble reverses course, will return to play for the Tar Heels". newsobserver.com. The News & Observer. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  7. Adams, Luke (June 27, 2026). "Wizards, Seth Trimble Agree To Exhibit 10 Deal". hoopsrumor.com. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  8. Marks, Brendan (27 January 2022). "'It's all upside': Seth Trimble ready to bring the bounce as North Carolina's point guard of the future". nytimes.com. New York Times. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
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