NBA Draft: Thunder select Michigan big man Aday Mara, a possible answer for Victor Wembanyama at 7-foot-3

Aday Mara's defense helped Michigan win a national championship this year. The Oklahoma City Thunder are likely hoping he can do something similar for them next season.With the No. 12 pick of the 2026 NBA Draft, the Thunder selected Mara, giving them the best true big man in the class and a potential defensive standout at the next level at a towering 7-foot-3.Yahoo Sports' Kevin O'Connor had Mara ranked as the No. 8 player in the draft, praising his basketball IQ and his hands in addition to his