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Thunder Draftee Aday Mara Sets Expectations Clear as the 'Wemby Stopper' After Chet Holmgren’s Playoffs Failure
To ensure they do not fall short against Victor Wembanyama’s towering presence again, the Oklahoma City Thunder made sure to find their answer. By selecting Michigan product Aday Mara with the No.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 23
Morez Johnson Jr. reunites with former Michigan HC Dusty May on monumental night for Wolverines in 2026 NBA Draft
Tuesday's first round of the 2026 NBA Draft was a monumental one for the national-champion Michigan Wolverines.
The '2nd-overall NBA Draft picks' quiz
How many of the players to be taken second-overall in each NBA Draft since the lottery era began in 1985 can you name in six minutes?
College Basketball News / Hoops Rumors / June 23
Thunder Take Aday Mara With No. 12 Overall Pick
Michigan center Aday Mara is the third Wolverine to be drafted in the 2026 lottery, coming off the board at No. 12 to the Thunder. Mara, who spent his first two college seasons at UCLA, transferred to Michigan for his junior year and played a major role in the Wolverines’ national championship season.
Looking back at the guy who followed THE guy in college basketball
North Carolina recently fired head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis, ending a five-year run in which he struggled to keep the program at the heights of its lofty expectations.
Aday Mara drafted by Oklahoma City Thunder: Analysis, contract details, more
The Oklahoma City Thunder selected Michigan center Aday Mara with the No. 12 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The big man will make his transition to the pros.
Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / June 21
Where Michigan Basketball's Big Three Land in Final NBA Draft Big Board Ranking
The 2026 NBA Draft is just two days away and the Michigan Wolverines are going to create some history. For the first time in 36 years, and the second time ever in the program's history, the Wolverines are going to have three players drafted in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft.
NBA News / Golden State Warriors on SI / June 18
Warriors Set Friday Workout for 7'3' Center, 6'8' Wing Prospects for No. 11 Pick
The Golden State Warriors have had workouts with most of their top targets for the No. 11 pick, and they will add two more from their list on Friday. Michigan center Aday Mara and New Zealand Breakers small forward Karim Lopez will come to Chase Center with the hope of impressing the Warriors into using a first-round pick on them.
Michigan Wolverines News / Yardbarker / June 17
Michigan standout could be exactly what Draymond Green and the Warriors need
Now, the Warriors are coming up on the NBA Draft, and they have some decisions to make.
Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / May 20
Brooklyn Nets Have Eyes on two Front Court Prospects in the 2026 NBA Draft
The Brooklyn Nets are reportedly interested in Nate Ament and Aday Mara for their first-round selection in the 2026 NBA Draft. They currently hold the No.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / May 17
Michigan standout Aday Mara is skyrocketing up NBA mock drafts
Don't look now, but Michigan Wolverine men's basketball star Aday Mara's draft stock is rising.
Michigan’s Aday Mara nearly breaks Tacko Fall’s NBA Draft Combine record
After a sensational stint at Michigan, Aday Mara is trying his luck in next month’s NBA Draft. He helped the Wolverines win the national title with his size, length, and talent.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / May 12
Michigan's Aday Mara turns heads with eye-popping measurements at NBA Draft Combine
Former Michigan Wolverines center Aday Mara set himself apart from the rest of the 2026 NBA Draft class on Monday with stunning measurables at the scouting combine.
College Basketball News / Hoops Rumors / April 25
Potential Lottery Pick Aday Mara Declares For Draft, Maintains College Eligibility
University of Michigan center Aday Mara has decided to enter his name in this year’s draft but will keep his college eligibility, Tony Garcia of the Detroit Free Press reports.
College Basketball News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / April 24
Michigan Big Man Morez Johnson Jr. Announces NBA Draft Plans
It appeared like Michigan was going to have a good front court when Dusty May added both Aday Mara (UCLA) and Morez Johnson Jr. (Illinois) last spring via the transfer portal.
Michigan basketball’s Aday Mara makes eye-opening take after finally winning a natty
At the conclusion of March Madness, Michigan basketball is back on top, and Aday Mara delivered an honest reflection after the Wolverines captured the NCAA Championship in dramatic fashion.
Michigan’s Aday Mara draws monster NBA Draft endorsement from coaching legend
Aday Mara has been big, literally and figuratively, in Michigan’s dominant run to the ultimate round in the NCAA Tournament. The 7-foot-3 center has been the Wolverines’ anchor in the interior on both ends all season, averaging career-highs in 12.2 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 2.6 blocks.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 5
Five reasons Michigan will beat UConn in the national championship
The Connecticut Huskies are aiming to become a dynasty, but the Michigan Wolverines stand in their way. Here are five reasons Michigan can cut down the nets.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 5
Men's Final Four winners, losers: Michigan, UConn cruise to championship game
The national championship game for the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament is set and will feature No. 2 seed Connecticut trying to win its third championship in four years against No. 1 seed Michigan.
College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / February 21
NBA Draft Scouting Report: Michigan Center Aday Mara
Michigan center Aday Mara is one of the most unique and polarizing players in the 2026 NBA Draft cycle, offering a 7-foot-3 big who can thrive in some traditional ways, with a dash of feel and processing that isn’t often seen in players his size.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 12
UCLA sees ex-Bruin Aday Mara in battle with No. 2 Michigan
Saturday's game between UCLA and No. 2 Michigan in Ann Arbor will feature a mini-reunion. It just doesn't sound like a particularly friendly one. In the
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / November 3
Standout transfers from first day of 2025-26 men's college basketball regular season
The 2025-26 college basketball season began on Monday, and among the staggering 2,631 players who entered the transfer portal this offseason, only a select few had an instant impact.
College Basketball News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / July 14, 2025
7-foot-3 center Aday Mara shares why he transferred to Michigan basketball
After two seasons with UCLA, 7-foot-3 center Aday Mara opted to enter the transfer portal. The big man didn't get a great opportunity with the Bruins. In Year 1 he averaged just 9.5 minutes per game, and this past season, Mara saw 13 minutes of game action.
UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 21, 2025
Report: Why did Aday Mara Decide to Leave UCLA?
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 / Michigan Wolverines on SI / April 11, 2025
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.
UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 10, 2025
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 / March 23, 2025
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.
College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / January 27, 2025
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, 2025
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.
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