Aday Mara's family background highlighted before 2026 NBA draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 7:31 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Aday Mara, a standout center from Michigan, earns attention ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft. His parents, Gely Gómez and Javier Mara, share athletic backgrounds that influenced his career. Gómez was a middle-blocker on Spain's national volleyball team, while Javier played professional basketball for CB Zaragoza. Mara is projected to be a Top 10 pick, with speculation linking him to the Dallas Mavericks where his coach Dusty May has been hired. His development has significantly benefited from May's guidance during his time at Michigan.
- •Aday Mara led the Michigan Wolverines to a national championship.
- •His parents traveled to support him during the championship game.
- •Mara is projected as a Top 10 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft.
- •Dusty May, his former coach, is now head coach of the Dallas Mavericks.
- •Mara maintains close ties with his family back in Spain.
- 7:31 PMYahoo Sports — Who Are Aday Mara’s Parents? Meet The Family Behind The 2026 NBA Prospect
"When it comes to top centers coming into the NBA draft tomorrow, Aday Mara is definitely one of the top names. The Spaniard is a double-double machine who helped lead the Michigan Wolverines to the national championship and is now taking his talents to the NBA.
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