Seth Trimble, a guard for the University of North Carolina (UNC), has officially entered the NCAA transfer portal with a do-not-contact tag as he seeks an extra year of eligibility. Trimble has already utilized his standard NCAA eligibility but is positioning himself for a potential fifth year if the NCAA adopts new rules allowing athletes to have five years of eligibility starting from high school graduation or their 19th birthday. This move is seen as a precautionary measure in light of changes anticipated from last summer’s House settlement. In his most recent season, Trimble achieved personal bests, averaging 14.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.0 assists, and was recognized as an All-ACC honorable mention. He recorded four games scoring over 20 points, a significant improvement compared to his previous seasons. For Trimble to gain another season, he would need to obtain an eligibility waiver from the NCAA, pursue legal action, or wait for a rule change to be enacted.