Who is No. 15 for Michigan? Meet Aday Mara, Wolverines' 7-3 center
Here's a closer look at Michigan basketball's star senior center Aday Mara, including his stats, height and NBA draft projections.
Seven-foot big men do not grow on trees. Luckily for Dusty May and Michigan basketball , they do sometimes enter the NCAA transfer portal. Such was the case with Aday Mara , who became the 2026 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year in one year with the Wolverines after playing sparingly with UCLA in his first two collegiate seasons.
REQUIRED READING: Even with squeaky Yaxel, Michigan blasts Arizona in Final Four thanks to supporting cast With star Yaxel Lendeborg dealing with an injury in the Final Four against No. 1 Arizona, it was Mara who stepped up with a career-best performance to help the Wolverines reach the national championship game. Mara will likely be a key piece for Michigan as the Wolverines aim to win their first national championship since 1989.
Heading into the national championship in March Madness, here's what you need to know about the Michigan big man: Aday Mara 2026 NCAA Tournament stats After a strong regular season where he posted career highs across the board, Mara has come alive for Michigan in the Men's NCAA Tournament, including a career-high 26 points in a dominant win over No. 1 Arizona in the Final Four. Here's a look at Reed's stats during March Madness: vs.
No. 16 Howard: 19 points (8-of-10 shooting), seven rebounds, six assists and three blocks in 21 minutes vs. No.