Brunswick star Trey Drexler sidelined for OHSAA tournament

Drexler, an IU Indianapolis recruit, broke two bones in his shooting wrist

Feb. 28, 2026 at 5:54am

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Trey Drexler, the senior point guard for the Brunswick High School boys basketball team, announced that he will be unable to play in the upcoming OHSAA Division I tournament after breaking two bones in his left (shooting) wrist. Drexler, who was averaging 26.5 points and 3.5 assists per game this season, became Brunswick's all-time leading scorer and led the team to a conference championship. He will miss the postseason as the Blue Devils hoped to make a run at the state finals.

Why it matters

Drexler's injury is a major blow to Brunswick's chances in the OHSAA tournament. As one of the top players in the state, his absence will significantly impact the team's ability to compete at the highest level. The injury also brings an abrupt end to Drexler's standout high school career, as he was poised to lead Brunswick on a deep postseason run.

The details

Drexler suffered the wrist injury in Brunswick's 62-46 win over Euclid on February 17th, which clinched the outright Greater Cleveland Conference championship. He sat out the team's regular-season finale against Shaker Heights, and after further evaluation, it was determined that the injury was too severe for him to play in the OHSAA tournament.

  • Drexler suffered the wrist injury on February 17, 2026.
  • Drexler sat out Brunswick's regular-season finale on February 20, 2026.
  • Drexler announced he would be unable to play in the OHSAA tournament on February 28, 2026.

The players

Trey Drexler

A senior point guard for the Brunswick High School boys basketball team, Drexler was averaging 26.5 points and 3.5 assists per game this season. He became Brunswick's all-time leading scorer and led the team to a conference championship. Drexler is an IU Indianapolis recruit.

Joe Mackey

The head coach of the Brunswick High School boys basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“Regrettably, wanted to let everyone know I will be out for the rest of the year. I broke 2 bones in my left wrist (shooting hand) and wasn't cleared by the doctor to play. Big thank you to the Brunswick community for the support throughout my career!”

— Trey Drexler (X)

“Our point guard is playing at an extremely high level. He's got to be one of the top five or 10 in the entire state. He's definitely one of the best point guards in Ohio, but he's putting together a very great senior season.”

— Joe Mackey, Head Coach (cleveland.com)

What’s next

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The takeaway

Trey Drexler's injury is a devastating blow to Brunswick's chances in the OHSAA tournament, as he was one of the top players in the state. His absence will significantly impact the team's ability to compete at the highest level, and it brings an abrupt end to his standout high school career.