Aday Mara

Updated on 6/30/26.  Written by Alan Lu.

Height: 7-3
Weight: 242
College: Michigan
Classification: Junior
Country: Spain
Birthdate: 4/7/2005

2026 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 11
Projected Draft Range: Lottery
2026 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 12 by the Oklahoma City Thunder

Pros:

Solid low post scorer
Excels at scoring on the move
Good playmaker for his size
Solid rebounder
Solid defender
Very good shot blocker
Solid athlete
Has great hands

Cons:

Needs to extend his shooting range
Needs to improve his free throw shooting
Can be reluctant to take outside shots
Can struggle to guard more athletic players

Summary:

Aday Mara is a 7-3 center that played in the Spanish ACB League in Spain before enrolling to play at UCLA, and he then transferred to Michigan.

Mara had a tremendous season at Michigan, and he helped them win a National Championship. He has shown vastly improved offensive skills, and he projects to go in the mid first round range for the 2026 draft.

Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Eurobasket Profile
UCLA Basketball Profile
UCLA Bruins’ Article on UCLA Signing Mara

Games Scouted:
11/6/22 Zaragoza vs. Real Madrid
11/20/23 UCLA vs. Marquette
1/11/24 UCLA vs. Utah
1/14/26 Michigan vs. Washington
2/21/26 Michigan vs. Duke
4/6/26 Michigan vs. UConn

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