Friends, Former Teammates Collide in Tyler Nickel’s Return to North Carolina

Posted Feb 18, 2024
Tyler Nickel stepped back inside the Smith Center to take part in Virginia Tech’s shootaround on Saturday before his return game in Chapel Hill. The forward from Harrisonburg, Va., played last season at UNC before opting to move closer to home and join the Hokies. He’s believed to be the first former Tar Heel to play against UNC at the Smith Center. (Inside Carolina)

Related: Basketball, Basketball Recruiting

Treading his own path: Cole Anthony is embracing the unprecedented
It's nearly impossible to find parallels to Cole Anthony's decision to sign with Melbourne United. Before Anthony, every player who's joined an NBL team after...
Thu Aug 13, 2026

Chansky’s Notebook: The Five Stages
When he finished his fourth season at UNC, Seth Trimble was looked on as a "throwback" player after spending his entire college career at one...
Thu Aug 13, 2026

Video: Tar Heel Tribune - Coach Bill Robinson Discusses UNC Basketball Roster, Coaching Transition
On the “Tar Heel Tribune Podcast,” Milligan coach Bill Robinson, the author of “Carolina Basketball School,” who has deep ties to the program, talks about...
Thu Aug 13, 2026

Former UNC Teammates React to Seth Trimble’s Surprise Transfer to Louisville
Seth Trimble bid farewell to North Carolina and announced his intention to transfer to ACC rival Louisville late Tuesday night. "Carolina, I've had the best...
Thu Aug 13, 2026