Three Michigan men’s basketball players were selected in the 2026 NBA Draft: Morez Johnson Jr. (9th overall by the Dallas Mavericks), Yaxel Lendeborg (11th overall by the Golden State Warriors), and Aday Mara (12th overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder). Johnson will reunite with his college coach, Dusty May, enhancing his rookie prospects, while Lendeborg joins future Hall of Famers Curry and Butler, and Mara joins a championship-caliber Thunder team. All three players are positioned well for their rookie seasons, with Johnson likely receiving the most playing time. Fans are invited to participate in a survey to predict which player will have the best rookie season.
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