Newsstand: Michigan officially announces the signing of UCLA center transfer Aday Mara
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Michigan basketball landed UCLA center transfer Aday Mara on Friday. He was promptly announced by the program as a signee, making him an official member of the program.
More on Mara from The Wolverine’s Anthony Broome:
Mara fills a major need for Michigan during this portal cycle as it reshapes its frontcourt with the loss of Vladislav Goldin and likely departure of Danny Wolf to the NBA Draft. Standing at 7-3, Mara is considered a player who still has his best basketball ahead of him after spending much of the last two years as a reserve. He was also considering entering the draft.
“NEWS: UCLA’s Aday Mara will enter the transfer portal, a source told ESPN. The 7-foot-3, 19-year-old Spanish center had a breakout sophomore season and will be one of the most coveted big men in the portal,” Givony tweeted on April 1 after he entered the portal. “TBD on testing NBA draft waters.”
Mara spent the last two years at UCLA and was the team’s tallest player in over 30 years after coming to the United States from Spain. Mara averaged 5.0 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game in 61 appearances over the last two seasons. This year, he averaged 6.4 points – shooting 59% from the floor – with 4.0 rebounds, 1.6 blocks and 1.0 assists per game in 33 contests this past season. He was first in blocks on the team, second in field-goal percentage and third on the team in rebounds.
Michigan has the No. 1 transfer portal class, according to Evan Miyakawa’s rankings. The Wolverines stand No. 5 in the nation in On3’s rankings, which factor in both departures and additions.
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“I’m still solid. I love Michigan. I really like Coach (LaMar) Morgan. We have a great relationship. I just want to keep hearing what some of these other schools are saying. But right now, I’m still with Michigan. That’s where I plan to be.”
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