Michigan Wolverines produce two top‑12 NBA draft selections

Mock drafts released by NBC Sports project Michigan center Aday Mara as the No. 10 pick, heading to the Milwaukee Bucks, and forward Yaxel Lendeborg as the No. 12 pick, joining the Oklahoma City Thunder. Mara, a 7‑foot‑3 transfer from UCLA, surged from reserve to lottery prospect in one season, while Lendeborg is expected to contribute immediately in the Thunder’s frontcourt amid roster changes.

Wolverines star Morez Johnson Jr. faced a pivotal choice before the draft deadline, weighing whether to remain in the NBA draft or return to Ann Arbor after helping Michigan win a national title. He left the decision undecided as the deadline approached.