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
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.
- •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.
- 1:28 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 NBA draft: OKC Thunder select Michigan's Aday Mara with No. 12 pick
- 1:26 AMYahoo Sports — OKC Thunder selects Michigan center Aday Mara with No. 12 pick in 2026 NBA Draft
"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.
"2026 NBA draft: Oklahoma City Thunder select Michigan's Aday Mara with No. 12 pick.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 1:28 AM2026 NBA draft: OKC Thunder select Michigan's Aday Mara with No. 12 pick
2026 NBA draft: Oklahoma City Thunder select Michigan's Aday Mara with No. 12 pick.
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 1:26 AMOKC Thunder selects Michigan center Aday Mara with No. 12 pick in 2026 NBA Draft
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.
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