{"id":707924,"date":"2026-04-11T04:57:41","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T04:57:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/707924\/"},"modified":"2026-04-11T04:57:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T04:57:41","slug":"trey-mckenney-making-wolverines-return-after-championship-run","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/707924\/","title":{"rendered":"Trey McKenney making Wolverines return after championship run"},"content":{"rendered":"

Coming off a 2026 national championship, Michigan is swiftly building its roster, with a centerpiece returning. Guard Trey McKenney confirmed<\/a> on Friday that he will be back for his sophomore season with the Wolverines after previously making his intent known during the NCAA Tournament.<\/p>\n

McKenney played in all 40 games during Michigan’s title-winning campaign, operating primarily as a reserve but maintaining a consistent impact. He averaged 9.9 points and 2.8 rebounds in 22.1 minutes per game, while shooting 46.2% from the field and 39.1% from three-point range. His perimeter shooting was a crucial asset, as he knocked down a team-high 68 three-pointers over the season.<\/p>\n

McKenney’s production increased considerably during the NCAA Tournament, where he averaged 12 points in 25.2 minutes per game and shot 48% from beyond the arc. In the Wolverines 69-63 win over UConn for the national title, he finished with nine points, eight rebounds, and came through in the clutch with a game-changing late-game sequence that included a defensive stop, a go-ahead three-pointer, and two free throws to clinch the victory.<\/p>\n

A former McDonald’s All-American and 2025 Mr. Basketball winner in Michigan, McKenney entered college as a four-star recruit ranked No. 21 nationally. He quickly adapted to the college level, scoring 21 points in his debut and adding 17 in an early-season win over Gonzaga.<\/p>\n

His role expanded late in the season after LJ Cason suffered a torn ACL, forcing McKenney into additional ball-handling responsibilities.<\/p>\n

With starting point guard Elliot Cadeau also returning, the Wolverines retain a large portion of their backcourt production. Departures, including Nimari Burnett and Roddy Gayle Jr., create opportunities for McKenney to step into a starting role. His return ensures continuity for a program coming off its second national title and positions him for an even larger role in 2026-27.<\/p>\n

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