Early Life and Education of Trey McKenney: A Complete Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Trey McKenney. A timeline of key moments.

Trey McKenney III is an American college basketball player currently playing for the Michigan Wolverines. He has achieved significant success early in his career, including winning a gold medal with the United States national team at the 2024 FIBA Under-18 AmeriCup. Additionally, he secured a MHSAA state championship with St. Mary's Preparatory in 2024. McKenney was also named the Michigan AP Division 1 Player of the Year for three consecutive seasons, a McDonald's All-American, and Mr. Basketball of Michigan in 2025.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Success & Recognition

2002: Daniel Horton played in McDonald’s All-American game

Daniel Horton was the last Michigan signee to play in the McDonald’s All-American game in 2002.

September 6, 2006: John "Trey" McKenney III born

On September 6, 2006, John "Trey" McKenney III was born. He is an American college basketball player.

Others born on this day/year

November 17, 2021: Received 6th NCAA Division 1 scholarship offer

On November 17, 2021, McKenney received his 6th NCAA Division 1 scholarship offer from Illinois as a freshman.

2021: McDonald’s All-American selections

In 2021, Moussa Diabaté, Caleb Houstan and Kobe Bufkin were selected as McDonald’s All-American.

June 2022: Offers list included Alabama, Arizona State, DePaul, Eastern Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio State, TCU, Temple and Texas

In June 2022, following his freshman season, McKenney's offers list included Alabama, Arizona State, DePaul, Eastern Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio State, TCU, Temple and Texas.

2023: Led St. Mary's to MHSAA Division 1 semifinal appearance

As a sophomore in 2023, McKenney led St. Mary's to a surprise MHSAA Division 1 semifinal appearance, despite an 11–10 regular season record.

2023: Michigan Associated Press (AP) Division 1 Player of the Year

Trey McKenney was the 2023 Michigan Associated Press (AP) Division 1 Player of the Year at St. Mary's.

November 9, 2024: Committed to the University of Michigan

On November 9, 2024, McKenney announced his commitment to the University of Michigan. He was listed as the 19th best basketball player in the national class of 2025, according to the 247Sports composite ranking at the time of his commitment.

December 2024: Became all-time leading scorer in St. Mary's basketball history

In December 2024, at the Motor City Roundball Classic, McKenney became the all-time leading scorer in St. Mary's basketball history, passing Kalin Lucas' mark of 1,688 career points. Following the contest against IMG, McKenney found out he broke a metacarpal on his left hand in the third quarter.

2024: Led St. Mary's to 2024 MHSAA Division 1 state championship

As a junior, in 2024, McKenney led St. Mary's to a 27–1 record and the 2024 MHSAA Division 1 state championship, scoring 32 points and 10 rebounds in a victory over North Farmington.

2024: Represented the United States at the FIBA Under-18 AmeriCup

In 2024, McKenney represented the United States national team at the FIBA Under-18 AmeriCup in Argentina, winning a gold medal. He averaged 10.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.3 steals in 18.8 minutes.

2024: Won gold medal at FIBA Under-18 AmeriCup and MHSAA state championship

In 2024, Trey McKenney represented the United States national team at the FIBA Under-18 AmeriCup, winning a gold medal. Also in 2024, he won a Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) state championship with St. Mary's Preparatory.

January 2025: Named McDonald’s All-American

In January 2025, McKenney was named a McDonald’s All-American. He was the first Michigan signee to be selected since Moussa Diabaté, Caleb Houstan and Kobe Bufkin in 2021.

February 2025: Led St. Mary's to back-to-back Catholic League titles

In February 2025, McKenney led St. Mary's to back-to-back Catholic League titles, defeating the No. 1 team in the state, U of D Jesuit. He had a 22 point, 10 rebound performance.

March 2025: Named Mr. Basketball of Michigan

In March 2025, McKenney was named Mr. Basketball of Michigan. He also repeated as Michigan’s Gatorade Player of the Year and MaxPreps Player of the Year in 2025. As well as being awarded Michigan’s AP Player of the Year for a third consecutive season.

2025: Awards received in 2025

In 2025, McKenney was named the Michigan MaxPreps Player of the Year, Michigan Gatorade Player of the Year and the Detroit High School Sports Athlete of the Year.

2025: Michigan Associated Press (AP) Division 1 Player of the Year

In 2025, Trey McKenney was named the Michigan Associated Press (AP) Division 1 Player of the Year for a third consecutive season. He was also a McDonald's All-American and Mr. Basketball of Michigan in 2025.