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Why Seth Trimble injury could be 'wonderful opportunity' for UNC Basketball

UNC Basketball got its first glimpse of life without Seth Trimble. Sidelined with a cast on his arm as the Tar Heels earned an 89-74 win against Radford, Trimble was all smiles as he watched eight of the team’s 11 newcomers get at least 10 minutes on the court. Despite Trimble's injury, UNC coach Hubert Davis and the Tar Heels are focusing on the positives. (MSN.com)

Chansky’s Notebook: Long and Lousy

The pieces are all there once Seth Trimble returns. Putting them together like the second half vs. Kansas would be the goal. Four Tar Heels have scored double figures in all three games. UNC is bearing down on 500 wins in the Smith Center and has a chance to go unbeaten in its opening five home games, which hasn’t happened in more than 100 years. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball's rough start vs. Radford, rebuilt rotation

Host Isaac Schade and Coach Bill Robinson discuss UNC's response in the Radford game just 48 hours after Seth Trimble's injury, breakout performances from Henri Veesaar and Luka Bogavac, Caleb Wilson's first taste of adversity, the psychological impact of losing a team leader, and more. (View Video)

North Carolina vs. Radford Postgame Quotes

Henri Veesaar on UNC's performance vs. Radford: "We did okay. I feel like we could have done a lot better. We didn't execute as a team, we didn't take care of the ball as much as we wanted to, our energy was a little bit flat. We got the W, but we were supposed to. We just didn't play the level we needed to, and our energy and effort level were a little low." (GoHeels.com)

From Montenegro to UNC: Luka Bogavac’s long journey to his breakout moment

Luka Bogavac’s path to his first college start for UNC was anything but ordinary. The junior wing from Montenegro endured a long wait to become eligible, a process that tested his patience and resolve. "There’s a lot of extra stuff outside of basketball that was in my head," said Bogavac, who played professionally for SC Derby in Podgorica, Montenegro. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC vs. Radford Postgame Notes

In UNC's win over Radford, Jarin Stevenson scored 15 points for his first double-figure game as a Tar Heel and 14th of his career. Henri Veesaar's 18 points put him in double figures for the 19th time in his career and the third time in as many games for Carolina. Luka Bogavac scored a season-high 19 points and led all players in plus/minus at plus 26. (GoHeels.com)

Injured Seth Trimble Still Leading UNC from Sidelines

While North Carolina was going through pre-game warmups, Seth Trimble sat on the bench with a cast on his left arm. He then walked to the center of his huddled teammates, gave them words of encouragement, stuck his right arm up, and broke them down. He returned to the bench and sat down — his role different but his purpose unchanged. (TarHeel247)

Box Score: North Carolina 89, Radford 74

View the complete box score from the No. 18 North Carolina Tar Heels' 89-74 victory over the Radford Highlanders on Tuesday night in Chapel Hill. (View Box Score)

Lucas: I Must

Luka Bogavac had just recorded his first career start as a college basketball player. He led his team in scoring with 19 points. He tied for the team high with five assists. He did not commit a turnover. He was part of the signature highlight of the night. Bogavac led all players with a +26 on-court rating. And what else? Oh yes. Bogavac was mad. Really mad. (GoHeels.com)

Tar Heels show off depth, shake off tough start for convincing win over Radford

No. 18 North Carolina is without its senior leader for a few weeks, but boasting a pair of players sure to have long NBA careers will make it easier to get through that stretch. Luka Bogavac, in his first college start, and Caleb Wilson showed why scouts love them. The Tar Heels shook off a slow start to pull away for an 89-74 victory Tuesday over Radford. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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