With the second semester of the summer school in full swing and all North Carolina rosters on campus, Tar Heels conducted their first off-season / summer practice on Monday. This was the first official coach-led practice of the off-season. Teams traditionally do four exercises in the summer. According to NCAA, college basketball teams are allowed up to 8 hours a week for weight training, conditioning, and skill-related instruction within 4 hours a week.
In the past, UNC practiced once a week in July.
The first practice of UNC was the first for newcomers to Carolina, including freshmen and transfer students. Pete NanceOfficially collaborated with coaches and teammates.
Tar Heels will add four freshmen entering the 2022-23 season.Point guard Seth TrimbleForward Tyler NickelAnd the big man Jalen Washington Everything arrived from mid to late June, Become a shaver I entered UNC in January and wore a red shirt in the second semester.
North Carolina added a commitment from the North Western transfer on June 18th.
Check out the images from UNC in Trimble, Nickel and Washington. And the following nonce:
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— Carolina Basketball (@UNC_Basketball) June 27, 2022
A 6-foot-11 forward, Nance praised the All-Big Ten when he led Wildcats in scoring, rebounds, 3-point percentages and blocks last season. Akron, Ohio averaged 14.6 points and 6.5 rebounds, scoring 42 out of 93 3 pointers (.452), assisting 81 for just 44 turnovers and blocking 34 shots. As a senior, he shot almost 50% off the floor and made 166 (.497) out of 344 field goal attempts. He was one of two players on average 14 points, 6 rebounds and 2.5 assists in the Big Ten, scoring double digits in 26 out of 30 contests.
“To complete our roster, we needed an experienced and experienced player who could contribute immediately,” said Tarheel head coach. Hubert Davis Said. “We have that player Pete Nance.. His personality and proven abilities, experience, and leadership are perfect for our team, program, and community. I am very grateful to have the opportunity to coach Pete this season. “
Of the four freshmen, Trimble is most likely to see time to play from 2022 to 23.He is a junior guard with RJ Davis Caleb Love..
“Being able to grow as a player behind Caleb and RJ makes a lot of sense to me.” Trimble told Inside Carolina.. “I think they are the best back courts in college basketball. I learn from them and are ready to compete with them every day. It really helps me.”
Prior to arriving at Chapel Hill, Trimble participated in the 2022 FIBA U18 American Championship with a commitment of fellow Tarheel. GG Jackson (2023 class). Trimble shot 51.4% (19-27) from the field with an average of 9.3 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.5 assists in six games.
Adam Finkelstein, Scouting Director at 247Sports, saw Trimble at Team USA Try-outs in Houston before the team left for Mexico.
“He’s a strong body. He’s an excellent athlete in that he can move sideways, slip and really protect you while having such a size. He can really stand up on the rim. You can. He can experience contact, “Finkelstein talked about Trimble.” So he is exercising in several different ways. He participates in painting at will. He can run your team. He can also really defend. “
