Trey McKenney was scrolling through his phone when he found out Dusty May was leaving Michigan. Just like everybody else.
“I would say I’m just shocked,” McKenney told Angelique Chengelis of The Detroit News. “I don’t want to have too many comments on it, but I’m just really excited with the group of guys we have now, and hopefully we can retain everybody. We have a really great staff, excluding Dusty, so I think we’ll be fine if everybody just settles down and believes in what we have in our facility.”
May is out. Mike Boynton Jr. steps in as interim coach for the 2026-27 season. That gives Michigan players a window to enter the transfer portal if they want. But McKenney, one of the key pieces from last year’s national title run, seems to be leaning toward staying.
He posted on X, formerly Twitter: “Victors always stay #HA1L #GoBlue.”
Why McKenney Matters for Michigan
McKenney averaged 9.9 points and 2.8 rebounds in 22.1 minutes per game last season. He wasn’t the star of the show, but he was a reliable piece for a team that cut down the nets. Losing him would hurt. Keeping him means the Wolverines keep a core guy who already knows what it takes to win at the highest level.
He’s also got history with Boynton. The interim coach recruited him alongside May. That connection matters.
“I think he’s the guy for the job,” McKenney said. “He’s the guy who recruited me, him and Dusty, so I really trust in him and what he’s going to be able to do for the program. Other people have to come on board and believe the same way I do. So I’m just really excited to see what happens in the next few weeks.”
McKenney found out about the coaching change online, which is never a great way to learn that news. But he’s not panicking. He’s publicly backing Boynton and the current staff. That’s a good sign for a program that just lost its head coach.
What Happens Next for the Wolverines
Michigan has to defend its national championship. That’s the goal. And keeping a roster intact after a coaching shakeup is step one. Boynton has to sell the vision fast. The transfer portal window is open, and other programs will be sniffing around.
McKenney’s public statements suggest he’s not going anywhere. But in college basketball right now, nothing is guaranteed until the paperwork is signed. For now, Michigan fans can breathe a little easier knowing one of their best players is talking like a guy who plans to stick around.
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