Seth Trimble Not Related to Melo Trimble: Debunking College Basketball Misconception
Feb. 24, 2026 — Rumors linking University of North Carolina point guard Seth Trimble to former Maryland standout Melo Trimble have persisted due to their shared surname and positions, but multiple sources confirm no family relation exists.
The misconception, fueled by social media discussions as early as December 2023, stems from both players being point guards with the last name Trimble, according to a Sportskeeda article published in October 2024.
Seth Trimble’s Family Background
Seth Trimble, born August 9, 2004, in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, is the son of Laurence and Trevor Trimble, per his UNC athletics bio. He has a brother, J.P. Tokoto, who played for UNC from 2012-15, and a sister, Sophie, a freshman at UNC.
Son of Laurence and Trevor Trimble • His brother, J.P. Tokoto.
A 2021 Tar Heel Blog recruiting piece clarified: “Seth is actually former Tar Heel J.P. Tokoto’s younger brother.”
Seth’s Wikipedia page notes he is the grandson of former Cameroonian soccer player Jean-Pierre Tokoto and details his career at UNC, where he averaged 6.2 points over 102 games as a senior in the 2025-26 season.
Sportskeeda adds that J.P. Tokoto is Seth’s half-brother, with an 11-year age gap; their mother is Laurence Tokoto Trimble, and J.P.’s biological father is former NBA player Brian Oliver.
Melo Trimble’s Distinct Background
Melo Trimble, born Romelo Delante Trimble on February 2, 1995, in Washington, D.C., has no documented family ties to Seth, per his Wikipedia entry. He played for Maryland from 2014-17 before a professional career, currently with PBC CSKA Moscow in the VTB United League, where he has won two championships (2024, 2025).
Origins of the Rumor
Social media, including X (formerly Twitter), has perpetuated assumptions of brotherhood, but official bios and reports override these claims. Reddit discussions in college basketball forums similarly note the mix-up but affirm the Tokoto connection.
