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Who Will Lead The UNC Men's Basketball Team In Scoring?
Who will be the one to lead North Carolina in scoring when the 2025-2026 season is all said and done?
Hubert Davis has options from senior Seth Trimble, to freshman and future lottery pick of the 2026 NBA Draft Caleb Wilson, and international player Luka Bogavac who averaged 14.9 points while playing for SC Derby in the ABA League (American Basketball Association League).
Preliminary to discussing who may be at the top of the stat sheet in points, here is a look at the names on the roster (with a scholarship):
Personally, given his experience, intangibles, and the way this group is created — Trimble, in my eyes, will lead the Tar Heels in scoring. Coach Davis and General Manager Jim Tanner have formed a group that allows Trimble to thrive in space.
Shooters like West Virginia transfer Jonathan Powell, Colorado State transfer Kyan Evans, and Bogavac will hold their matchup accountable to stay attached along the perimeter, providing the rising senior with room to operate. Even UNC's frontcourt of Wilson, Arizona transfer Henri Veesaar, and Alabama transfer Jarin Stevenson are all capable of shooting behind the three-point line.
For Trimble, tons of space is all he needs — his past three seasons in Chapel Hill have revealed his leaping ability and knack for blowing by his defenders — his teammates elevate those skills.
Before the regular season began last November, Trimble started in place of former Tar Heel RJ Davis in their exhibition game against the Memphis Tigers.
The aftermath?
Trimble dominated with 33 points, and yes, it may have been an exhibition, but that shows what kind of damage he can do out on the court when he has the ball in his hands. And I see the potential in him to have similar performances in his final season in Chapel Hill. The formula of enhancing his game is there — well done by Coach Davis and GM Tanner throughout this offseason.
I may be wrong in the end, but it's not bad to think that Trimble has what it takes to succeed. His numbers have progressed each year, and there are no signs of that stopping in his fourth and final season.
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Kenny "The Jet" Smith Visits UNC Men's Basketball
Kenny Smith, also known as "The Jet," played in Chapel Hill under one of the best coaches in college basketball, Dean Smith. Smith played four seasons wearing a North Carolina jersey, averaging 12.9 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 6.6 assists during that time frame. His son, K.J. Smith, was a part of the basketball team for three years after his freshman season at the University of Pacific.
The Jet took a trip to Chapel Hill and advised Hubert Davis' fifth roster ahead of their first game on November 3 against Central Arkansas inside the Dean Dome. And what may seem to be the start of a "deep-run or bust" kind of year for Coach Davis, considering his fluctuating results when it comes to the postseason.
The UNC men's basketball account shared a post of the behind scenes on Instagram:
In my opinion, the shot of Smith talking to the entire roster is the best viewpoint, engaging with all members of the roster sitting along the sidelines. And the opportunity for the guards (Kyan Evans, Seth Trimble, Luka Bogavac, Jaydon Young, Jonathan Powell) to receive wisdom on top of their years in the college game.
Especially the freshman, Derek Dixon, and Isaiah Denis, who are stepping into the spotlight that UNC basketball has to offer.
This roster composition would be one that Smith may have thrived in if he were a player in this day and age. A team that has versatility at each position, height, length, and plenty of shooters — his assist total would be more than just six per game (hard to imagine otherwise).
Smith is a someone who played under Coach Smith, a bright mind in the basketball world, well-respected, and planted an identity in UNC basketball.
From the scrimmages that feature previous Tar Heels each summer to small gestures of talking to the team during practice, UNC exudes its brand of "Carolina Family." It is an important aspect that draws potential recruits to the program and aids the camaraderie.
Maybe in a few months, players will be sharing information with journalists in the locker room about Smith's appearance in Chapel Hill, acknowledging how his insight into the game helped their performance on the parquet (the Roy Williams court).
It's the little things that build up and create success, this may ultimately be just that.
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