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The UCLA Bruins lost their 7-3 sophomore center Aday Mara weeks ago to the transfer portal as he decided to join fellow Big Ten team, the Michigan Wolverines.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 14

Recent Michigan Transfer Ranked Number One Nationally by Key Statistical Measure

The Michigan Wolverines basketball program has reloaded this offseason under the guidance of head coach Dusty May, who led the Wolverines to a Sweet 16 appearance in his first season in Ann Arbor.

College Basketball News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / April 12

Michigan Basketball: Another transfer portal prospect signs with Wolverines

Michigan men's head basketball coach Dusty May has now landed the top transfer portal class this cycle. On Friday, the Wolverines added UCLA transfer Aday Mara, a 7-footer with a ton of upside.

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College Basketball News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / April 11

Michigan basketball darts to the top following the commitment of Aday Mara

It's been a successful offseason for Dusty May and the Michigan men's basketball program. The Wolverines had already landed a pair of talented high school recruits.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / April 11

Michigan basketball adds ex-UCLA 7’3″ center

Two weeks after the end of Michigan’s 2024-2025 season, Dusty May lands his fourth commitment from the college basketball transfer portal. After making bigger splashes earlier in the process, May landed his literal biggest commitment in 7-foot-3 center Aday Mara, who entered the portal from UCLA, according to ESPN and On3 Sports.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 10

UCLA's Mara Predicted to Join Fellow Big Ten Team

UCLA sophomore center Aday Mara entered the transfer portal last week with no rumors as to his where he would land, until now. One college basketball expert has projected Mara to stay within the Big Ten conference, joining another one of the most historic universities.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 1

UCLA's Rising Big Man Will Not Return Next Season

The UCLA Bruins were met with some made news on Monday night as it was confirmed that rising star, sophomore center Aday Mara, will not be returning to play basketball at UCLA next season, first reported by Bruin Report .

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 23

Bruins' Mara's Future in Westwood Currently Unknown

The UCLA Bruins have already had a few verbal confirmations from players that will be returning for next season, but one that still hangs in the balance is potentially the biggest "X" factor to UCLA's success.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 21

UCLA's Sebastian Mack, Aday Mara Gives Health Updates

UCLA cruised to a dominant 72-47 victory over Utah State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, but it came with a little concern as sophomore guard Sebstian Mack and sophomore center Aday Mara each endured a minor injury.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 5

Bruins Praise Mara for Another Standout Performance

The UCLA Bruins (21-9, 12-7) concluded their final regular season road trip with a crucial win over the Northwestern Wildcats (16-14, 7-12) on Monday night, receiving another breakout game from sophomore center Aday Mara.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / February 25

Mara Continues to Thrive for Bruins Down Stretch

The UCLA Bruins (20-8, 11-6) received another strong performance from sophomore center Aday Mara, who has continued to be an integral piece of this team in the second half of the season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / February 18

Bruins' Dynamic Post Duo Starting to Bud in Final Stretch

The UCLA Bruins (19-7, 10-5) are beginning to find success with a dangerous duo in the post, featuring top scorer, junior forward Tyler Bilodeau and budding star sophomore Aday Mara.

College Basketball News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 30

Will UCLA's Mara's Minutes Remain When Bilodeau Returns?

UCLA has stepped up admirably without the presence of its best player, junior forward Tyler Bilodeau. Multiple Bruins have excelled in Bilodeau's absence -- namely sophomore center Aday Mara.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 28

Aday Mara Shines Once Again for Bruins

The UCLA Bruins bounced back nicely from their four-game losing streak, erasing it with four straight wins. But this Bruins win was extra special, as UCLA took down its crosstown rivals, the USC Trojans, on the road.

College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / January 27

UCLA's Aday Mara Emerges, Building Confidence and Draft Value

Having sustained a four-game losing streak in the Big Ten, UCLA has clearly been searching for an identity. Increasing the usage of sophomore big man Aday Mara against Wisconsin and Washington has proven to be an impressive adjustment.

College Basketball News / SuperWest Sports / January 27

Week 13 Best in West Men’s Basketball Power Rankings

Oregon retains the top spot in our latest Power Rankings at midseason despite losing two of its last three. Arizona, UCLA, and Gonzaga have also had setbacks but continue to make noise in the Big 12, Big Ten, and WCC.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 26

Andrews Delivers, Mara Dominates in Bruins' Gritty Win

The UCLA Bruins gritted out a 65-60 victory over Washington on Friday night extending their winning streak to three games. The Bruins' victory highlighted their execution on the court.

College Basketball News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 24

Bruins' Cronin Has Done Fabulous Job Keeping Role Players 'Ready'

The UCLA Bruins (13-6) recently received an unfamiliar pair of impact performances in their upset win over the No. 18 Wisconsin Badgers (15-4) at home on Tuesday night.

College Basketball News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / January 22

2 things that stood out from Wisconsin’s 85-83 loss to UCLA

What were the key takeaways from the Badgers loss on Tuesday? The Wisconsin Badgers seven-game winning streak came to a halt in Pauley Pavilion as the UCLA Bruins rode a strong second half to win 85-83.

College Basketball News / NBC Sports / January 22

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College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 22

UCLA's bench delivers in tight win vs. No. 18 Wisconsin

Big second-half performances from reserves Aday Mara, Sebastian Mack and William Kyle III helped host UCLA hold off No. 18 Wisconsin 85-83 on Tuesday in Los Angeles.