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How Seth Trimble’s return sparked UNC basketball in its win over Ohio State

Senior guard Seth Trimble returned to action without missing a beat, immediately restoring elements North Carolina couldn’t replicate during his nine-game absence after breaking a bone in his left forearm. Trimble said he was deliberate in his recovery process, wanting to “really make sure” he was fully ready before returning. Well, mission accomplished. (Yahoo! Sports)

UNC Basketball's Increased Flexibility Paid off at Crunch Time

Seth Trimble's reinsertion into the UNC Basketball lineup makes the Tar Heels deeper and more versatile and allows Hubert Davis much more flexibility. "One-hundred percent. Having Seth back...and even have a bigger lineup, is something that we haven't had since he's been gone. Just the versatility of lineups put ourselves in a position to win." (TarHeel247)

Art’s Angle: Stars Stepped Up

Hubert Davis has restocked the UNC Basketball roster with more size and skill, strength and savvy, and a desire to improve. Those attributes were evident in Saturday’s 71-70 win over Ohio State that was a brand-building thriller at the CBS Sports Classic in Atlanta. UNC has not had as dramatic a regular-season victory in two years on national TV. (Chapelboro.com)

Versatile Jarin Stevenson answers lingering backup 5 question in win over Buckeyes

It turns out that the solution to UNC's lingering backup center problem was right there in the rotation. During Saturday night’s 71–70 victory in the CBS Sports Classic over Ohio State, Jarin Stevenson slid over from his usual three spot to man the center position, and the early returns were promising. It’s the sort of move much of the fanbase has wanted. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Big Hitters Podcast - UNC vs. Ohio State Thriller, Seth Trimble Returns

UNC Basketball escapes Atlanta with a 71-70 win over Ohio State. Spenser Dalton and Ross Martin provide reactions to the Tar Heel victory. With Seth Trimble back in the fold — attacking and nailing threes, UNC went up 11 in the second half before giving up the lead and ultimately escaping with the win. (View Video)

Seth Trimble says smarter recovery this time made a huge difference

North Carolina senior guard Seth Trimble didn’t want history to repeat itself. After missing several games last season with a concussion, he remembered how long it took to feel like himself again. This time, coming back from a broken forearm, he was determined to be ready. He was frustrated it took him so long to knock off the rust last season. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC Officials Seeking Alignment as Smith Center Decision Nears

On Monday, UNC officials held a conference call with former UNC basketball players to present their findings from a years-long study into the future of the Smith Center as the lengthy evaluation process nears its end, sources close to the situation confirm. The players’ meeting capped off a week of administrative discussions focused on the Smith Center. (Inside Carolina)

Jarin Stevenson’s Versatility Changes the Game In UNC's 71-70 Win Over Ohio State

With Seth Trimble's return, coach Hubert Davis had a decision to make. He could slide Luka Bogavac back to the bench or he could move Jarin Stevenson out of the starting lineup. Davis decided on the latter. Despite not being a "starter," Stevenson played the fourth-most minutes of any Tar Heel and was an unsung hero in UNC's win over Ohio State. (TarHeel247)

Lucas: Steadfast

"The meaning of steadfast," Hubert Davis told his team before they faced Ohio State, "is immovable." UNC's coach had watched a sermon about the importance of being steadfast. As he relayed the message to his team, he wanted them to understand there would likely be some adversity on Saturday, and they'd need to be immovable when it happened. (GoHeels.com)

Seth Trimble returns from broken arm to set up winning basket in UNC’s latest victory

Seth Trimble picked up right where he left off, making a pass that set up the winning basket in No. 12 North Carolina’s 71-70 victory over Ohio State on Saturday. Though, truth be told, it was supposed to be a shot. Trimble was back on the court for the Tar Heels after recovering from a broken forearm, the result of a Nov. 9 weight room mishap. (Associated Press)

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