North Carolina guard Seth Trimble is out indefinitely after suffering a broken bone in his left forearm during a team workout Sunday, the school announced.
Trimble, a 6-foot-3 senior, was injured when something fell on him in the weight room, and he had surgery Monday, according to team spokesman Steve Kirschner.
"So sad for Seth," coach Hubert Davis said. "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."
Trimble, who moved into a full-time starting role this season after playing in 102 games over the past three seasons, was crucial in North Carolina's win over Kansas on Friday, finishing with 17 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists while guarding projected No. 1 draft pick Darryn Peterson.
He watched from the bench with a heavily bandaged arm during Tuesday's 89-74 win over Radford. Teammates praised Trimble for being an active participant even while sidelined.
"He even gives us tips sometimes on the sideline," said Jarin Stevenson, who had 15 points and seven rebounds Tuesday. "Like, when I came on the sideline, there was one time I cut when I shouldn't have cut. And he told me, 'Just stay in space right there.' So he's giving little tips and cheering us on."
Luka Bogavac, a 22-year-old from Montenegro who is part of a wave of international players hitting the college ranks this year, moved into the starting lineup with Trimble out. A versatile 6-6 wing, he finished with 19 points, three rebounds and five assists in 31 minutes.
Trimble had his best season in Chapel Hill in 2024-25, starting 18 games and averaging 11.6 points and 5.0 rebounds.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
