Trent MacLean
#198"2025 6’9 195 lb wing for SoCal Academy."
Saint Mary's
Scout Report
Standing at 6-9 with the versatility to impact winning at the power forward spot, this California product has quickly made his presence felt at the collegiate level.
Background
Hailing from Castaic, California, MacLean developed his game through the competitive SoCal Academy program, where he competed alongside elite talents like future St. John's forward Kelvin Odih and NC State commit Trevon Carter-Givens. The power forward was ranked #198 nationally in the 2025 recruiting class, establishing himself as a legitimate Division I prospect. His journey from the competitive California prep circuit to the West Coast Conference showcases his steady development and basketball IQ.
Playing Style
MacLean brings a compelling combination of size and skill that translates well to the college game. At 6-9, he possesses the length to be disruptive defensively while showing the versatility to step away from the basket offensively. His experience competing against top-tier competition at SoCal Academy has prepared him for the physicality and pace of college basketball. MacLean's game centers around his basketball intelligence and positional versatility, allowing him to contribute in multiple areas without necessarily dominating any single statistical category.
Recruitment
Now suiting up for Saint Mary's, MacLean has found his collegiate home with the Gaels after drawing interest from multiple Division I programs. His development trajectory suggests he could become a valuable rotation piece in the West Coast Conference, with the potential to grow into a more prominent role as he gains experience. The Saint Mary's system, known for developing fundamentally sound players, appears to be an ideal fit for his skill set and basketball IQ.
Updated Feb 17, 2026 · Analysis by PrepRadar Scouting Team
Career Journey
Saint Mary's
COLLEGE
SoCal Academy
PREP SCHOOL
Offers
2
Saint Mary's
Attending
Chose Saint Mary's over 1 other offer
Saint MarysSocial Activity
Congratulations to 2025 Trent MacLean on his commitment to Saint Mary’s @TrentMacLean6 #ClawEm 🐻 https://x.com/SocalAcad/status/1915165607798169989/photo/1
Let’s work Gaels! #committed https://x.com/TrentMacLean6/status/1915164981462770036/photo/1
NEWS: 2025 four-star PF Trent MacLean, the son of UCLA legend Don MacLean, has committed to Saint Mary’s, he tells @247Sports. Former West Virginia signee. https://t.co/wLi37UK2KB https://t.co/HH3y4RPbbq
RT @TravisBranham_: NEWS: Trent MacLean, a four-star recruit in the 2025 class and the son of UCLA legend Don MacLean, will request his rel…
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