Michigan Star Guard Trey McKenney Returning for 2026-27 Season

McKenney, an All-Big Ten Freshman, will pair with Elliot Cadeau in the Wolverines' backcourt next year.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 4:19am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the dynamic movements and energy of a basketball game, with players and the court broken down into overlapping planes of color and shape.Michigan's star backcourt duo of Trey McKenney and Elliot Cadeau will look to lead the Wolverines back to the Final Four next season.Today in Detroit

Michigan basketball shooting guard Trey McKenney has agreed to return to the Wolverines for the 2026-27 season, according to reports. McKenney, who earned All-Big Ten Freshman honors this past season, will team up with point guard Elliot Cadeau to form one of the top backcourts in college basketball.

Why it matters

McKenney's decision to return is a major boost for the Wolverines, who are looking to build on their national championship season. With McKenney and Cadeau leading the way, Michigan will have a formidable duo that can compete with any team in the country.

The details

McKenney averaged 9.9 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game as a freshman, while shooting 39% from 3-point range. He was a Top 20 recruit and McDonald's All-American coming out of high school. McKenney often played key minutes down the stretch for the Wolverines, providing a scoring punch off the bench.

  • McKenney agreed to return on April 11, 2026.
  • He helped Michigan win the national championship in the 2025-26 season.

The players

Trey McKenney

A shooting guard who earned All-Big Ten Freshman honors after averaging 9.9 points per game for the Wolverines' national championship team.

Elliot Cadeau

Michigan's starting point guard who has also agreed to return for the 2026-27 season, forming a formidable backcourt duo with McKenney.

Dusty May

The head coach of the Michigan Wolverines basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“With McKenney and Cadeau leading the way, there's no reason to think the Wolverines wouldn't have a shot to return to the Final Four in front of their home fans in Detroit next April.”

— Dusty May, Head Coach, Michigan Wolverines

What’s next

The Wolverines will look to add more key pieces through the transfer portal to complement their star backcourt duo of McKenney and Cadeau as they aim to defend their national championship.

The takeaway

Michigan's ability to retain both McKenney and Cadeau for next season positions the Wolverines as one of the top contenders for the 2027 national title. Their dynamic backcourt will be a nightmare for opponents to game plan against.