Michigan players look to make impact in NBA rookie season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 6:10 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Three Michigan men's basketball players were selected in the 2026 NBA Draft on June 25. Morez Johnson Jr. was picked ninth overall by the Dallas Mavericks, Yaxel Lendeborg followed as the 11th pick by the Golden State Warriors, and Aday Mara was selected 12th by the Oklahoma City Thunder. Johnson's familiarity with Mavericks coach Dusty May could lead to more minutes, while Lendeborg and Mara are positioned as rotational players. Fans can participate in a survey to vote on which player will have the best rookie season.
- •Morez Johnson Jr. goes ninth overall to Dallas Mavericks
- •Yaxel Lendeborg selected 11th by Golden State Warriors
- •Aday Mara picked 12th by Oklahoma City Thunder
- •Johnson expected to have a larger role under coach Dusty May
- •Survey open for fans to vote on best rookie season
- 6:10 PMYahoo Sports — Which Michigan Basketball player will have the best rookie season in the NBA?
"Which Michigan Basketball player will have the best rookie season in the NBA? Vote in this edition of SB Nation Reacts.
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