North Carolina team captain Seth Trimble, who just played a key role in the Tar Heels’ win over No. 19 Kansas on Friday, will be sidelined after breaking a bone in his left forearm during a practice session on Sunday.

Trimble, a four-year senior guard, will undergo surgery this week, according to the school. A timetable for his return will be better known after the procedure.

“So sad for Seth,” UNC coach Hubert Davis said in a statement.

“He’s such a great kid and teammate and has worked so hard for his senior year. He loves being a Tar Heel, and we love him. The good news is he will be back at some point this year, and I know he will continue to be a great leader for us until he can get back in the lineup.”

The 6-foot-3 Wisconsin native scored 17 points and added eight rebounds in the

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