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USA Today
08-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Michigan's 2026 CB Dorian Barney pledges to never lose to rival Ohio State
Michigan football's latest commitment gets it. Not just that he espouses what it means to be a Michigan Man -- to be academics-focused, to have a good head on his shoulders -- but also what it means to wear a winged helmet beyond embracing the traditions and the ethos in Ann Arbor. 2026 Carrollton (Ga.) four-star cornerback Dorian Barney was thought to be headed elsewhere until his official visit for Victors Weekend. Then, on Saturday, he ended his recruitment, committing to the Wolverines. From there, he spoke to On3's Chad Simmons (subscription required) where he uttered a simple sentence, sure to draw ire of folks to the immediate south of the Monroe-Toledo line. 'I will not lose to Ohio State while I'm there,' Barney said. Those are some J.J. McCarthy vibes -- albeit at a position not quite as vital as quarterback. But having a player in the defensive backfield with that type of confidence, as Barney appears to hav,e is crucial against the Buckeyes. It's two-fold: one, Michigan needs to field high-caliber defensive backs against OSU, especially as Ohio State loads up on wide receivers like they're offensive linemen; two, for nearly two decades, there was disbelief in Ann Arbor that the Wolverines could beat the Buckeyes. Now the shoe is on the other foot. Michigan has four straight wins over Ohio State at this juncture. By the time Barney arrives, it could be five or the clock could be reset to zero. But one thing is for sure -- if Barney makes good on his promise, fans in Ann Arbor will be looking back to his comments as prescient. However, the Wolverines have to work to negate the flip side, as OSU wide receiver Jeremiah Smith has already vowed he won't lose to Michigan for the next two years.
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Michigan basketball signee Trey McKenney selected for McDonalds All-American Game
The Michigan basketball program is adding a McDonalds All-American to its roster. Trey McKenney, a five-star guard who was one of three members of the program's 2025 class to sign to the Wolverines in November, was named to the elite 24-person event Monday and becomes Dusty May's first recruit to have the honor. The 6-foot-4, 200-pound ball handler is the program's first recruit to be selected in the nation's most prestigious high school showcase since 2021 when U-M had a trio of players in Caleb Houstan, Kobe Bufkin and Moussa Diabate. The game was not that year played because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Should he suit up and participate, he would be the first U-M signee to do so since Daniel Horton (2001). "Trey embodies everything it means to be a Michigan Man," U-M coach Dusty May said upon his signing. "He comes from a family of strong faith and high character. "He has been taught how to play the game the right way and values competition. His versatility as a big, strong guard is going to be a tremendous asset to our program." McKenney is rated the No. 1 player in the state, No. 3 combo guard in the nation and No. 17 player in the Class of 2025 according to 247Sports composite rankings. Adding an All-American to the squad next year 🍟🍔 — Michigan Men's Basketball (@umichbball) January 27, 2025 As a junior, he led Orchard Lake St. Mary's to a 27-1 record, and the Division 1 State Championship, behind his 32 point and 10 rebounds performance. For the season, he averaged 22.8 points, 10.1 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game. He named 2024 Michigan Associated Press Division 1 Basketball Player of the Year. The rising senior helped lead Team USA to a gold medal at the 2024 FIBA Under-18 AmeriCup as he finished second on the team with 10.8 points per game to go with 5.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.3 steals. Earlier this year, McKenney went toe-to-toe with IMG Academy's Darius Acuff in a sold-out contest at Oakland's O'Rena in Rochester and though Acuff's squad got the win 67-62, McKenney stole the show with a game-high 37 points. Acuff, who scored 32 that night, was also named a McDonald's All-American. Below are the 24 players selected to this year's McDonald's All-American game on April 1 in Brooklyn, New York. Tony Garcia is the Michigan Wolverines beat writer for the Detroit Free Press. Email him at apgarcia@ and follow him on X at @RealTonyGarcia. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Trey McKenney, Michigan hoops signee, named McDonalds All-American
