For most hoopers, NIL money tends to go toward personal endeavors, but for UNC senior Seth Trimble, it’s going toward a more meaningful purpose. The Tar Heels guard is trying to use it strategically through long-term business investments and also give back to the local communities.
Trimble made his first stride toward this goal with an ice cream shop on Franklin Street. He recently gave a personal tour of his shop to CBS Sports Insider Jonathan Jones. During this tour, Trimble also gave away free ice cream to the children, suggesting that his aspiration for this endeavor goes far beyond business. He also sat down with Jones for a conversation, during which he spoke about the ideals that led him to decide to open an ice cream shop.
“I know the balls aren’t gonna dribble forever, and being more than just a basketball player has always been such a high value in my life,” Trimble said. “The goal of mine is always to leave the biggest print on this University, I know that means so much more than being a basketball player. So, the fact that I can do this and give back to the kids and the community, it means a lot.”…