UNC Guard Seth Trimble Sends Cryptic Message After Ven-Allen Lubin Transfers to NC State
Chapel Hill, NC — One of the Triangle’s fiercest rivalries just got a fresh injection of drama — and it’s only June.
After Ven-Allen Lubin shocked many Tar Heel fans by announcing his decision to transfer to NC State, former teammate and returning UNC guard Seth Trimble wasted no time stirring the pot. Within hours of the news breaking, Trimble posted a cryptic but unmistakably pointed image to his Instagram one that’s already fueling bulletin board material on both sides of Tobacco Road.
A Sudden Switch-Up
Lubin, a 6’8″, 230-pound forward who played one season in Chapel Hill after stints at Notre Dame and Vanderbilt, had previously downplayed rumors of his departure, assuring fans that his transfer portal entry didn’t mean he was leaving UNC.
Six weeks later? He’s wearing red.
The rising senior now joins first-year Wolfpack head coach Will Wade at NC State, setting up a high-drama showdown the next time the two programs meet. And though UNC and NC State will face off only once in the regular season at the Wolfpack’s Lenovo Center it’s already shaping up to be one of the most anticipated games of the 2025-26 ACC slate.
Trimble Throws Subtle Shade
While Hubert Davis and the UNC coaching staff have remained silent publicly on Lubin’s flip to the Pack, Seth Trimble made his feelings loud and clear with a single photo post.
The image? A snapshot that fans quickly connected to UNC’s dominance over Dontrez Styles another former Tar Heel who, like Lubin, eventually found his way to NC State after a brief detour.
To many, it was a clear message: leave UNC for the Wolfpack, and prepare to lose.
UNC fans flooded the comments with blue heart emojis and “#HeelsBy90” predictions, while NC State supporters clapped back, vowing revenge in what is now a can’t-miss matchup between two high-profile transfer destinations.
Lubin’s Legacy and Departure
Lubin’s season in Carolina blue was solid, if not spectacular. He averaged 8.7 points and 5.5 rebounds in just under 20 minutes per game, showcasing physicality in the paint and occasional flashes of brilliance. But with roster turnover and frontcourt competition heating up, his future at UNC looked uncertain even before his abrupt switch.
What stings most for Tar Heel Nation is not just that Lubin left but where he went. Transferring within the conference is one thing. Heading 30 minutes down the road to the archrival? That’s another level.
Bottom Line:
The battle lines are already being drawn, and the season hasn’t even started.
With Ven-Allen Lubin suiting up for NC State and Seth Trimble stoking the fire on social media, the next installment of UNC vs. NC State promises more than just points and rebounds it’s now deeply personal.
One thing is certain: when the Tar Heels roll into Raleigh, the energy will be electric and the tension will be real.
Circle the date.
Grab your popcorn.
Because this rivalry just got a whole lot spicier.
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