Heading into his freshman campaign, there are lofty expectations for former five-star recruit Trey McKenney. He is expected to make an instant impact with the Michigan Wolverines, but it’s always difficult to project how much freshmen will play.
To have an educated guess as to what McKenney’s potential role will be, let’s examine how Michigan has utilized freshmen in recent years.
Under former head coach Juwan Howard, the Wolverines certainly weren’t shy about relying on talented first-year players. During their freshman season in 2023, Michigan leaned heavily on Jett Howard and Dug McDaniel.