Michigan signee Trey McKenney is a McDonald's All-American
Michigan guard signee Trey McKenney of Orchard Lake (Mich.) St. Mary’s has been named to the prestigious McDonald’s All-America team, one of 24 elite prep seniors to make the cut. McKenney is U-M’s first to make the roster since 2021, when Caleb Houstan, Moussa Diabate, and Kobe Bufkin were all selected.
Prior to that, Michigan point guard Daniel Horton was the last Wolverine McDonald’s All-American. McKenney is the Wolverines’ 24th honoree … he had some elite games this year before his injury, including 29 points in the first half alone on his way to 37 against Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy.
“Trey embodies everything it means to be a Michigan Man,” head coach Dusty May said after McKenney signed with U-M over Georgetown and USC in November. “He comes from a family of strong faith and high character. He has been taught how to play the game the right way and values competition. His versatility as a big, strong guard is going to be a tremendous asset to our program.”
The preseason Michigan Mr. Basketball favorite led OLSM to a 27-1 record and the Division 1 State Championship last year, scoring 32 points and grabbing 10 rebounds in a the title game. He averaged 22.8 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game last year, taking home the 2024 Michigan Associated Press Division 1 Basketball Player of the Year award for the second straight year.
As a sophomore, McKenney averaged 25.5 points and 11.1 rebounds per game and was named the MLive Metro Detroit Player of the Year in addition to the AP’s honors.
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McKenney and OLSM have had a tough time this year, dropping four of their last six games … but only because McKenney suffered a hand injury that has sidelined him for several weeks. He’s never wavered after pledging Nov. 9.
“Just feeling at home and being given the opportunity by the coaching staff to come in and make an immediate impact,” he said of his decision. “Also growing up, just Michigan being my dream school and watching the [John] Beilein days … just believing in their word and then spending a lot of time with me even though they have their own program to attend to, also just feeling it was right with them.”
He’s a great fit for what May is trying to do, On3’s Jamie Shaw reported after the pledge.
“McKenney is a solid shooter … he moves the ball well, he can re-set an offense, and he finishes at the rim,” he said of the future Michigan guard. “All in all, he is a connecting tough guy, someone you can put different lineups around depending on personnel and he will continue to make winning plays.
“As I’ve mentioned before, you certainly walk away impressed with the toughness and physicality of McKenney, but there is also something about the winning nature that he brings to the court.”
