Trey McKenney's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Trey McKenney.

John "Trey" McKenney III is an American college basketball player currently playing for the Michigan Wolverines. He was named to the Big Ten All-Freshman team in 2026. Before college, McKenney had a decorated high school career. He won a gold medal representing the United States at the 2024 FIBA Under-18 AmeriCup. He was a three-time Michigan Associated Press Division 1 Player of the Year. McKenney also earned McDonald's All-American honors and was named Mr. Basketball of Michigan in 2025, highlighting his exceptional talent and potential in the sport.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Success & Recognition

2021: Michigan Signees Selected as McDonald's All-American

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

2023: McKenney Named Michigan Associated Press Division 1 Player of the Year

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

2023: St. Mary's MHSAA Division 1 Semifinal Appearance

In 2023, as a sophomore, Trey McKenney led St. Mary's to a surprise MHSAA Division 1 semifinal appearance, even though their regular season record was 11–10.

December 2024: McKenney Becomes All-Time Leading Scorer at St. Mary's

In December 2024, at the Motor City Roundball Classic, Trey McKenney became the all-time leading scorer in St. Mary's basketball history, passing Kalin Lucas's mark.

2024: McKenney Wins Gold at FIBA Under-18 AmeriCup

In 2024, Trey McKenney represented the United States national team at the FIBA Under-18 AmeriCup in Argentina, winning a gold medal. He averaged 10.8 points per game.

2024: St. Mary's Wins MHSAA Division 1 State Championship

In 2024, as a junior, Trey McKenney led St. Mary's to a 27–1 record and the MHSAA Division 1 state championship, where he scored 32 points and had 10 rebounds in a victory over North Farmington on March 16.

January 2025: McKenney Named McDonald's All-American

In January 2025, Trey McKenney was named a McDonald's All-American, the first Michigan signee selected since 2021.

February 2025: McKenney Leads St. Mary's to Catholic League Title

In February 2025, Trey McKenney led St. Mary's to back-to-back Catholic League titles, his third in four years.

March 2025: McKenney Named Mr. Basketball of Michigan

In March 2025, Trey McKenney was named Mr. Basketball of Michigan and repeated as Michigan's Gatorade Player of the Year and MaxPreps Player of the Year.

2025: McKenney Ranked as Top Basketball Player

In 2025, Trey McKenney was listed as the 19th best basketball player in the national class, according to the 247Sports composite ranking. ESPN ranked him 16th in the class.