Chapel Hill, NC – Statements from Michael Malone and Steve Newmark on Seth Trimble’s fifth-year transfer announcement:
Head Coach Michael Malone
“Seth gave Carolina four years of tremendous effort, toughness and leadership and he has earned the respect and affection of Tar Heels everywhere. I have tremendous empathy for Seth because the timing of the court decision put him and our program in a difficult position as we constructed our roster. None of that changes how we feel about Seth. He has represented Carolina the right way, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to get to know him and his family. Even though he will be playing elsewhere for one year, he will always be a Tar Heel.”
Athletic Director Steve Newmark
“Seth has been an incredible representative of the University of North Carolina, both on and off the court, and we appreciate everything he has given to Carolina Basketball. He has been a true role model, and we’re proud that he chose to stay at UNC for four years. We also understand how difficult and complicated this situation has been for everyone involved. The recent court decision in Colorado created an unusual situation for student-athletes who had completed their traditional four years of eligibility. The timing of the decision, the ongoing legal process and the circumstances surrounding our roster made that increasingly difficult to navigate. We are grateful for Seth’s contributions to our program and the University, and to us, Seth will always be a Tar Heel.”