Dusty May, Will Tschetter praise Michigan star freshman after blowout victory

True freshman guard Trey McKenney delivered one of the best performances of his young college basketball career on Sunday afternoon. The Flint, Michigan native scored a game-high 17 points, including three three-pointers, to lead No. 2 Michigan to a commanding 102-50 victory over La Salle. McKenney was also perfect from the free-throw line, going 4-for-4.

This marks his seventh game in double-figures out of the Wolverines’ 11 games this season.

### What Coach Dusty May Said

In the postgame press conference, head coach Dusty May was asked about how unusual it is for a freshman to have the kind of impact and basketball instincts that McKenney has shown.

“First of all, he was coached well growing up in his travel programs, and also his high school teams, then he played USA Basketball,” May said. “Usually, the USA Basketball component, in our staff’s opinion, is a good indicator of being able to produce early. Also, he is just a really bright person and well-rounded individual.”

Earlier in the press conference, May also addressed the preseason stigma surrounding Michigan’s three-point shooting ability. He expressed that it “bothered” him that the Wolverines were perceived as a poor three-point shooting team. Tonight’s 48 percent team shooting from beyond the arc was proof that they have capable shooters.

On the season, McKenney is shooting over 40 percent from three-point range and is one of five Wolverines maintaining that mark.

### What Will Tschetter Said

Graduate forward Will Tschetter, a seasoned veteran with the program since the 2021-22 season, was asked what sets McKenney apart from other freshmen who have come through Michigan.

“I think it is his maturity,” Tschetter said. “You see freshmen go on this roller coaster a lot of times and he is ridiculously mature, ridiculously humble. He always has an open ear, he is willing to learn from older guys and coaches. Just a really nice kid, and I think that is where it starts. Anytime you have a work ethic like him and you are as good of a dude as he is, you are going to go a great place.”

### Looking Ahead

McKenney and the Wolverines will close out 2025 with their final game of the year on Monday, December 29, against McNeese. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. in Ann Arbor.

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