Trey McKenney will return to Michigan after breakout freshman season CHICAGO − Michigan basketball has its first building block for next season. Trey McKenney, a Flint native who has enjoyed a standout freshman season for the Wolverines, plans to return to Ann Arbor for his sophomore season, he told the Detroit Free Press. His name has been floated in NBA draft circles and the transfer portal is always a threat to every team, every offseason, but McKenney says he's absolutely committed to Michigan. "Definitely planning on coming back next year," he said. "We're going to have a really talented team next year, I came in with a role this year and I think my role would definitely expand next year, so I'm definitely looking forward to coming back." McKenney has played in all 37 games for Michigan this year, averaging 9.7 points and 2.7 rebounds per game. He shoots 46.2% from the floor and 38.5% from 3 on more than four attempts per game. The former McDonald's All-American and 2025 Michigan Mr. Basketball at Orchard Lake St. Mary's has had a number of strong performances in his first collegiate campaign, perhaps the biggest of which came in U-M's last game. McKenney scored 17 points on 5-for-7 shooting in a 90-77 Sweet 16 victory over Alabama, which included three 3-pointers. He's made the most 3s (62) of any U-M player this season, despite coming off the bench and playing under 22 minutes per game. The 6-foot-4, 220-pound guard came into college already built for the Big Ten, but after a year of seasoning, there's a belief he could go from his All-Freshman Big Ten status to something much larger in 2026-27. "I don't want to put any, I guess, expectations ...#michigan #trey_mckenney #flint #detroit_free_press #orchard_lake_st_mary_s
