Final NBA Mock Draft Roundup for Michigan Basketball’s Draft Prospects On the heels of a national championship and the best season in program history, Michigan is expected to make history once again on Tuesday night, with the chance to have three players selected in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft. The players in focus are Yaxel Lendeborg, Morez Johnson Jr., and Aday Mara. With just over 24 hours to go until the draft begins, let’s examine where some of the latest mock drafts have placed these former Wolverine stars. ESPN’s Jeremy Woo projects Aday Mara as the 11th overall pick for the Golden State Warriors, where he could immediately slot into the starting center role. Morez Johnson Jr. is selected 12th by the Oklahoma City Thunder, joining the big-man rotation with potential championship aspirations in his rookie season. Yaxel Lendeborg, meanwhile, is expected to be the 15th overall selection for the Chicago Bulls, where he could compete for a starting spot and help set the culture for a younger team. Yahoo Sports’ Kevin O’Connor aligns with the Warriors taking Aday Mara at 11th overall. Yaxel Lendeborg is projected to the Thunder at 12th, where his age and development could align with the team’s long-term plans. Morez Johnson Jr. is sent to the Charlotte Hornets at 14th, where he would compete for minutes in an inexperienced rotation of big men. USA Today’s Brian Kalbrosky places Aday Mara at 12th overall for the Oklahoma City Thunder, citing the team’s need for another big man following Chet Holmgren’s playoff struggles and salary constraints affecting Isaiah Hartenstein’s future. Morez Johnson Jr. is selected 14th by the Hornets, where his fit in a light rotation is highlighted.#golden_state_warriors #nba_draft #yaxel_lendeborg #aday_mara #morez_johnson_jr
