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Seth Trimble Shows Out at the Portsmouth Invitational
TL;DR
Seth Trimble excelled at the Portsmouth Invitational, scoring 42 points over three games. He achieved 'player of the game' honors in his final game with a standout performance against former teammates.
Key points
- Seth Trimble scored 42 points at the Portsmouth Invitational.
- He shot 18-33 over three games.
- Trimble earned 'player of the game' honors in his final match.
- Injuries affected his senior season at UNC.
- Other Tar Heels at the event included Jalen Washington and Cade Tyson.
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GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA - MARCH 19: Seth Trimble #7 of the North Carolina Tar Heels dunks the ball in the first half against the VCU Rams during the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on March 19, 2026 in Greenville, South Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The rare player who stayed four years and graduated, Seth Trimble now starts to explore next steps in his basketball career. Injuries hampered Seth’s senior season in multiple ways, sidelining him for nine games with a broken left forearm suffered in the weight room. Injury sidelined the team’s most important player, Caleb Wilson, for the remainder of the season after the huge win over Duke. Henri Veesaar missed some time in the back half as well. All told, UNC’s three best players suited up together for less than half of the games this past season. For everyone involved, the 2025 season ranks near the top in the “what might have been” category for UNC basketball, a frustrating roller-coaster that ended with the dismissal of Coach Davis.
The Portsmouth Invitational, one of two certified pre-draft camps, selected 64 draft-eligible players to participate, split into eight teams playing three games each. Basic Athletic Measurement (BAM) provided combine-type measurements for participants. Other former Tar Heels participating include Jalen Washington, Cade Tyson, and Ven-Allen Lubin.
In his three games, Trimble shot 18-33, scoring 42 points while notching 13 boards and six assists. He saved his best for last, going for 20 points, five boards and five assists competing against former teammates Washington and Tyson. The effort earned him “player of the game” honors.
Additionally, Trimble recorded a standing vertical leap of 41.5” inches. That’s not a typo. For context, the highest standing vertical at last year’s NBA combine belongs to UNC’s Drake Powell, at 37.5”. The year prior to that, three players tied at 35.0. Here’s a clip of that remarkable effort, along with a couple of highlight videos from Seth’s games.
🚨 BAM Testing Footage 🚨
Here is the jump that gave Seth Trimble a combine high 41.5 inch vertical at the Portsmouth Invitational@UNC_Basketballpic.twitter.com/Lk8rBXOgux
— the center hub (@thecenterhub_bb) April 18, 2026
Q&A
What were Seth Trimble's statistics at the Portsmouth Invitational?
Seth Trimble scored 42 points, grabbed 13 rebounds, and provided six assists over three games.
How did injuries affect Seth Trimble's senior season at UNC?
Injuries sidelined Trimble for nine games and also affected key teammates, leading to a disappointing season for UNC basketball.
Who were the other former Tar Heels participating in the Portsmouth Invitational?
Other former Tar Heels included Jalen Washington, Cade Tyson, and Ven-Allen Lubin.
What honors did Seth Trimble receive at the Portsmouth Invitational?
Trimble earned 'player of the game' honors for his performance in the final game of the tournament.
