Seth Trimble made sure to clear the air following his decision to enter the transfer portal.
Trimble, a four-year player at the University of North Carolina, potentially could earn a fifth season of eligibility if the NCAA passes a new eligibility rule that has a rumored summer implementation date. While some saw the move as a shocking one (thinking Trimble was going to automatically transfer elsewhere if he gains an additional year of college eligibility), but that is far from the case.
Seth Trimble clears the air about his transfer portal decision
Addressing the topic with Andrew Jones of TarHeel247, here's what Trimble had to say on the matter:
"I'm fully focused on the NBA process right now, but definitely would consider that if that becomes a reality," Trimble said. "Carolina is always home, so I would absolutely consider that."
Some fans may be wondering why Trimble, someone who is extremely loyal to the University of North Carolina, would enter the transfer portal. The answer is quite simple, as it adds more flexibility for him if the NCAA eligibility ruling goes into effect.
"My agent and I thought it was the safest thing to do, hence why a bunch of other seniors are starting to and about to do the same."
Trimble isn't alone in this stance, as fellow former Tar Heel Tyler Nickel (who most recently played at Vanderbilt), is reportedly following the same path as his former teammate. With this situation still very much in flux, seniors, such as Trimble, will focus on their potential professional basketball opportunities while keeping the option of returning to college (if the rule change occurs) in the back of their minds.
You can't fault any senior in this predicament for entering the transfer portal to keep their options open. In the case of Trimble, this move is clearly a safety net one, as it truly feels like there's two ways the Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin native sees this playing out.
Either he'll be playing professional basketball next season or will have another opportunity to compete as a Tar Heel for a fifth year.
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