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UNC Captain Seth Trimble Breaks Left Forearm, Out Indefinitely Pending Surgery

Surgery this week will determine his return timeline.

Overview

  • UNC said the senior guard fractured a bone in his left forearm during a Sunday team workout and will have surgery this week.
  • Head coach Hubert Davis expressed support and said Trimble will return at some point this season.
  • Trimble is the Tar Heels’ senior captain and lone returning starter, averaging 14.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists through two games.
  • He posted 17 points, eight rebounds and standout defense in Friday’s 87-74 win over Kansas as UNC opened 2-0.
  • With Trimble sidelined, reports indicate larger roles for guards Luka Bogavac and Jonathan Powell alongside point guard Kyan Evans, and UNC hosts Radford on Tuesday.