Undrafted but not out of the game
Seth Trimble, a four‑year stalwart for the University of North Carolina, has agreed to an undrafted free‑agent contract with the Washington Wizards following the 2026 NBA Draft. The deal comes after the 60‑pick draft passed him by, leaving the guard eager to demonstrate his value at the professional level.
College highlights
During his senior season with the Tar Heels, Trimble averaged 14.0 points and 3.8 rebounds per game, delivering memorable moments such as a buzzer‑beating three‑pointer that secured a win over Duke and a career‑high 30‑point outing against Louisville.
His performance caught the eye of G League evaluators, who invited him to the Draft Combine where he posted a 43.5‑inch maximum vertical leap and contributed 17 points on 6‑for‑13 shooting during the five‑on‑five scrimmage.
A path forward
Although Trimble was not selected for the NBA Draft Combine, his combine numbers and clutch college performances have positioned him as a promising prospect. He joins a Wizards roster that recently welcomed RJ Davis, another Tar Heel who signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Los Angeles Lakers and earned All‑NBA G League Rookie Team honors.
Trimble follows in the footsteps of recent draftees Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar, both of whom were selected earlier this week, underscoring a growing pipeline of North Carolina talent into professional basketball.