Michigan’s Aday Mara declares for NBA draft

Michigan center Aday Mara makes NBA Draft decision ahead of deadline

After playing a big role during the Wolverines' national championship run, Aday Mara is looking to make the jump to the next level.

Michigan Center Aday Mara Declares for 2026 NBA Draft — What It Means for Wolverines

The Wolverines will be without one of their key cogs.

Aday Mara declares for NBA Draft

In only one year, Aday Mara went from coming off the bench at UCLA to anchoring the national-championship winning defense of the Michigan men’s basketball team, to now declaring for the NBA Draft. After not starting a game for the Bruins in the 2024-25 season, Mara recorded 39 starts in 40 games for the Wolverines, averaging 12.1 points and 6.8 rebounds per game along with a team-leading 2.58 blocks, a number good for sixth in the nation. Mara w…

Michigan’s Aday Mara declares for NBA draft

Aday Mara is declaring for the NBA draft after one season at Michigan.

Michigan's Aday Mara declares for 2026 NBA Draft but keeps eligibility

Report: Aday Mara declares for 2026 NBA Draft

Michigan junior Aday Mara is headed to the NBA Draft while maintaining his collegiate eligibility, per multiple reports. The 7-foot-3 big man announced his intentions today after one season at Michigan. He averaged 12.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game for the Wolverines in 2025-26, helping to a National Championship and Big Ten Championship. Mara, like Johnson, is maintaining his collegiate eligibility, which means he has until Ma…