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Inside Look: Tar Heel’s showcase 2025-26 basketball team during open practice

North Carolina senior guard Seth Trimble (7) listens to coach Hubert Davis during practice on Thursday, October 9. 2 Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

The North Carolina Tar Heels opened their basketball practice to the media for an inside look at their 2025-26 team on October 9, 2025 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. The team has 11 new players this season, including six transfers.

North Carolina guard Seth Trimble (7) stretches during practice on Thursday, October 9. 2025 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

North Carolina forward Zayden High (1) walks with his teammates to practice on Thursday, October 9. 2025 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

North Carolina coach Hubert Davis watches his players during practice on Thursday, October 9. 2025 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

North Carolina assistant coach Sean May works with center Henri Veesaar (13) during practice on Thursday, October 9. 2025 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

North Carolina center Henri Veesaar (13) dunks during practice on Thursday, October 9. 2025 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

North Carolina forward Jarin Stevenson (15) dunks during practice on Thursday, October 9. 2025 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson (8) dunks during the Tar Heels’ practice on Thursday, October 9. 2025 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

North Carolina coach Hubert Davis works with his team during practice on Thursday, October 9. 2025 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson (8) dunks during the Tar Heels’ practice on Thursday, October 9. 2025 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

North Carolina assistant coach Jeff Lebo is surrounded by players during practice on Thursday, October 9. 2025 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson (8) dunks during the Tar Heels’ practice on Thursday, October 9. 2025 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

North Carolina guard Kyan Evans (0) works out during practice on Thursday, October 9. 2025 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

North Carolina guard Luka Bogavac (44) handles the ball during practice on Thursday, October 9. 2025 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

North Carolina assistant coach Jeff Lebo works with the team during practice on Thursday, October 9. 2025 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

North Carolina coach Hubert Davis works with his team during practice on Thursday, October 9. 2025 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

North Carolina forward Zayden High (1) passes during practice on Thursday, October 9. 2025 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Coach Hubert Davis works with center Henri Veesaar (13) during practice on Thursday, October 9. 2025 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

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