Aday Mara’s Rise from Michigan to NBA | College Basketball News

Aday Mara, the 7-foot-3 phenom who lit up college hoops as Michigan’s dominant force, is now suiting up for the Oklahoma City Thunder — and he’s already making headlines off the court too. After helping Michigan capture a national title in 2026 and becoming the 12th overall pick in the NBA draft, Mara’s rookie season will focus on conditioning and shooting, with the Thunder hoping he’ll evolve into a defensive anchor without the pressure of being an instant star. But first, he’s soaking in the love from his former Wolverines fans — even showing up twice to cheer them on at Oklahoma’s football game. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7e73f3b8e8543ad4