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OKC Thunder select Aday Mara from Michigan with No. 12 pick in NBA draft

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 1:28 AM

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

OKC Thunder select Aday Mara from Michigan with No. 12 pick in NBA draft

Summary

The Oklahoma City Thunder selected center Aday Mara from Michigan with the No. 12 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Standing at 7 feet 3 inches and weighing 260 pounds, Mara averaged 12.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks in his senior year. The Thunder focused on improving their frontcourt following their performance in the 2026 Western Conference Finals. In addition to Mara, the Thunder hold two more picks in the draft, the No. 17 and No. 37 selections.

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By the Numbers

•Aday Mara averaged 12.1 points and 2.6 blocks in his final collegiate season.
•Mara has a wingspan of 7 feet 6 inches and a standing reach of 9 feet 9 inches.
•OKC Thunder still has picks No. 17 and No. 37 remaining in the draft.

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1:28 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 NBA draft: OKC Thunder select Michigan's Aday Mara with No. 12 pick
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The OKC Thunder selected Michigan’s Aday Mara with the No. 12 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Mara is a 7-foot-3 center who boasts a 7-6 wingspan and a 9-9 standing reach.
— Yahoo Sports