Dusty May has gained considerable momentum during his nine months as the head coach of the Michigan men’s basketball team, and this has carried over to recruiting, where he has already secured four top-100 recruits in under two recruiting cycles.
On Monday, sought-after local talent Trey McKenney was announced as a McDonald’s All-American, making him the 24th Michigan signee to receive this distinction — and the fifth Wolverine to achieve it in the 21st century. The McDonald’s All-American Game is scheduled for Tuesday, April 1, at the Barclay Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.
McKenney, a 6-foot-4, 225-pound guard with versatility from Flint, is a standout at Orchard Lake St. Mary’s High School in the Detroit metropolitan area. He is presently ranked as the No. 17 overall prospect in the 2025 247Sports Composite, the No. 3 combo guard, and the top player from the state of Michigan.
Indeed, he is the top-ranked recruit from Michigan since the illustrious 2021 class, which featured Emoni Bates along with Kobe Bufkin and Jaden Akins as top-60 talents.
“According to 247Sports in their assessment of McKenney, he is a large, scoring guard and an uncommon backcourt challenger due to his wide build and impressive 6-foot-9 wingspan.” “He approaches the game with an assertive scoring mindset and possesses a deep comprehension of how to utilize his physicality in his offensive play.” He’s strong, athletic, clever, possesses an excellent left hand, and is quite skilled at scoring over challenging defenders in the mid-range zone.
“Though McKenney may adopt a high-volume style, sometimes relying on tough two-pointers and being prone to turnovers, he is quite an overlooked playmaker when given the chance to handle the ball.” He possesses evident potential when navigating ball screens and exhibits an instinctual understanding of the game that complements his raw strength.
In his junior year last season, he guided Orchard Lake St. Mary’s to a remarkable 27-1 record and secured the Division 1 State Championship, thanks to his 32 points and 10 rebounds in the final game. Throughout the season, he recorded an average of 22.8 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 3.3 assists each game, resulting in him being named the 2024 Michigan Associated Press Division 1 Basketball Player of the Year.
During the previous summer, he contributed to Team USA’s victory in securing a gold medal at the 2024 FIBA Under-18 AmeriCup, averaging 10.8 points per game, ranking second on the team, along with 5.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.3 steals each game.
“Trey represents all that it signifies to be a Michigan Man,” said Michigan coach Dusty May after his signing last fall. “He hails from a family with deep faith and strong values.” He has learned to play the game correctly and appreciates competition. “His adaptability as a powerful, large guard will greatly benefit our program.”
He is Michigan’s first McDonald’s All-American since Caleb Houstan, Moussa Diabate, and Kobe Bufkin received the accolade in 2021. The game for that year was called off because of COVID-19, but if McKenney goes ahead and plays, he would become the first Michigan signee to compete since Daniel Horton in 2002.
Here is a complete roster of Michigan’s McDonald’s All-Americans. Significantly, every NCAA national champion since 1978, except for four, has included at least one former McDonald’s All-American on its team, such as Michigan’s 1989 championship squad:
