It was a stellar recruiting weekend for @umichbball, which picked up a commitment from 2025 five-star @mckenneytrey1. @Kellen__Voss has everything you need to know about the first five-star to commit to U-M under @CoachDustyMay:
Dusty May has landed his first five-star recruit since as head coach of the Michigan Wolverines in Trey McKenney. McKenney headlines a talented three-man class that includes New Zealand forward Oscar Goodman and four-star forward Winters Grady .
There’s a lot to like about McKenney, who is an elite guard prospect with NBA upside. Here’s everything you need to know about the latest Michigan basketball commit.
High Schol Accolades
McKenney has had quite the career already. He helped lead Orchard Lake St. Mary’s in West Bloomfield to a DI state title this past season, scoring 32 points and shooting 8-for-11 from the field when the lights were the brightest. He also hit on all 14 of his free throws.
Last high school season, McKenney averaged 22.6 points, 10.1 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.7 steals per game. He oftentimes looks like a varsity player playing against junior varsity.
McKenney has played in several EYBL showcases with The Family, showing out against other top recruits across the country. The Flint native also won a Gold Medal with Team USA in the 2024 FIBA Men’s U18 AmeriCup. He was one of the best players on that team, starting all six games and averaging the second-most points on the team (10.8 per game) to go along with 5.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.3 steals in 18.8 minutes per game.
Last month, he was also invited 2024 Men’s Junior National Team October minicamp. This will be the second season in a row that he attends that mini-camp.
On the 247Sports composite , the 6-foot-4 guard is ranked 19th in the 2025 class, third among combo guards and first among recruits from the Mitten State. And heading into his senior season and more AAU showcases, he has plenty of chances to climb the rankings.
Breaking Down McKenney’s Game
It’s easy to see why McKenney is one of the highest-rated guards in his class. You can tell by watching him play that he has NBA upside written all over him.
He’s very smooth in transition and does a great job dictating the pace of the game with the ball in his hands. His ability to start and stop with ease with the ball is elite. You can tell he’s been influenced by other quick scoring guards like Trae Young and De’Aaron Fox. He drives to the rim effortlessly with a quick first step to get past his defender. Even if he doesn’t get to the rim, he does a great job utilizing his pivot foot to knock down mid-range jumpers.
McKenney also has a beautiful jump shot with a high release point, something a lot of guard prospects don’t have. He can score off the dribble and off the catch from deep, keeping the defense honest with his scoring range. He’s incredibly strong for his size and can finish around the rim with bigger opponents swarming him. Like freshman L.J. Cason , he has a muscular frame you could easily see filling out with an offseason or two of strength training.
McKenney is an excellent iso scorer and is a threat to score from all three levels. He navigates the pick-and-roll like an experienced college guard already, has great court vision, and when he doesn’t have the ball in his hands, he cuts incredibly well.
To summarize, McKenney is everything you’d want in a modern-day guard. He can score at all three levels, is money in transition, can dominate undersized guards, and is truly the straw that stirs the drink on offense thanks to his passing ability and the sheer attention opposing defenses give to him.
Quotes
“Dusty (May) has been making me a priority ever since he got the job,” McKenney told On3 ($) when he announced his top list. “His players are buying into what he’s bringing into the program. It’s also the hometown school so it’s definitely a good option for me. They’re trying to make me a focal point in their program and be one of the guys to push it forward.”
“He’s got an NBA style game right now with floaters, fadeaway … he’s very good,” North Farmington coach Todd Negoshian told the Detroit Free Press following the DI state title earlier this year. “I think the thing people don’t realize about him is just how good of a kid he is. Very nice, very cordial to us as a staff and players. I think he does an unbelievable job of representing his family and himself to the best that.”
Conclusion
At Michigan, it’s easy to picture McKenney running Michigan’s ball-screen heavy offense with tons of ball movement and three-point shooting. May likes to play two point guards at the same time, and if that philosophy continues into future seasons, McKenney would thrive next to an experienced point guard. The fit next to Tre Donaldson could be seamless, especially with Donaldson’s shooting ability.
McKenney has the talent to contribute at Michigan right away, and I wouldn’t be surprised if he heads to the NBA after a season or two. I don’t think it’s hyperbole to say McKenney has the potential to be the best guard to put on the Michigan uniform since Trey Burke.