Michigan head coach Dusty May continued his incredible start with the addition of his third class of 2025 pledge in Orchard Lake (Mich.) St. Mary’s shooting guard Trey McKenney. McKenney, the No. 23 overall player in the 2025 On3 Industry Ranking, chose the Wolverines over other finalists USC and Georgetown.
The Hoyas had been considered the leader for some time before May arrived in Ann Arbor, but the coach quickly made the in-stater a priority. McKenney and his family visited Ann Arbor several times, took in practices and even sat behind the bench when Michigan played Oakland in an exhibition at Little Caesar’s Arena in Detroit.
McKenney’s September official visit to Ann Arbor “answered a lot of questions,” On3’s Jamie Shaw reported in the weeks leading to the announcement. “Those sources told me that after the visit, things started trending heavily toward Michigan.”
McKenney joins four-star small forward Winters Grady and On3 four-star forward Oscar Goodman as Michigan pledges.
“Dusty has been making me a priority ever since he got the job,” McKenney said earlier this fall. “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.”
It’s been reported that McKenney comes from a “Michigan household,” and he eliminated Michigan State weeks ago despite a push from head coach Tom Izzo and his staff. He’s been an outstanding player in-state for years.
Michigan is getting a good one, Shaw reports.
“Trey McKenney is a strong-framed guard,” he wrote. “He has a sturdily-built base and a plus wingspan. McKenney had great feel for the game. He is an adept, multi-level scorer. He has range that extends beyond the arc; he shoots with consistency and good balance. What he lacks in burst, he makes up for with pace.
“McKenney has a solid straight-line handle, is a solid passer and can get his teams into sets. While he might not be the optimal height as an off-guard, McKenney is a tough and sound defender. He uses his strength and his toughness well when guarding the point of attack. He is instinctive in the passing lanes and a productive player on both ends of the court, consistently making plays.”
Watch for more on this pledge in the days to come …
