Warriors select Aday Mara from Michigan in CBS mock draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 7:08 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
The Golden State Warriors have been projected to select Michigan's Aday Mara with the 11th overall pick in the upcoming NBA draft, scheduled for June 23. Mara, a 7-foot-3 center, averaged 12.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 2.4 assists during his sole season with the Wolverines, contributing significantly to their national championship win. His skills as a facilitator and rim protector are viewed as a strong fit for the Warriors' style of play. The selection reflects a potential shift towards enhancing the frontcourt, moving away from the focus on wing players in previous mock drafts.
- •Aday Mara averaged 12.1 points and 6.8 rebounds at Michigan.
- •He was named Big-10 Defensive Player of the Year.
- •The NBA draft is on June 23 in Brooklyn, New York.
- •Mara is considered a fit with the Warriors' playing style.
- 7:08 AMYahoo Sports — Warriors select Michigan big in first round of new CBS NBA mock draft
"On the way to winning the national championship with the Wolverines, Mara averaged 12.1 points, 6.8 boards and 2.6 blocks per game.
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