Seth Trimble Not Related to Melo Trimble: Sources Debunk Persistent College Basketball Rumor
Feb. 24, 2026 — Chapel Hill, N.C. — University of North Carolina men’s basketball guard Seth Trimble shares no family relation with former Maryland point guard Melo Trimble, according to multiple sources addressing the common misconception arising from their identical surnames and similar positions.
The rumor persists among fans due to both players’ prominence as college point guards—Seth at UNC and Melo formerly at Maryland—leading to frequent confusion in online discussions.
Confirmation from Key Sources
Sportskeeda directly states in an October 2024 article:
Seth Trimble has no relation with Melo Trimble.
A Tar Heel Blog recruiting piece from May 2021 clarifies:
While the first name that comes to mind… is Melo Trimble, Seth is actually former Tar Heel J.P. Tokoto’s younger brother.
UNC Athletics lists Trimble’s family as “Son of Laurence and Trevor Trimble • His brother, J.P. Tokoto, played at Carolina from 2012-15.” A Sports Illustrated profile from August 2025 describes J.P. Tokoto as “the older brother of current senior Seth Trimble.”
Seth Trimble’s Wikipedia page notes his grandfather Jean-Pierre Tokoto, a Cameroonian soccer player, with no mention of Melo Trimble.
Fan Reactions and Lack of Evidence
Discussions on X and Reddit often express surprise at the absence of a connection, with some users initially assuming brotherhood. No credible sources indicate any family ties between Seth Trimble and Melo Trimble, now playing with CSKA Moscow.
Recent coverage, including UNC’s 2026 Duke game notes, focuses on Seth Trimble’s role in ACC matchups without referencing the rumor.
