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Michigan's NBA Trio Shocks the Draft | Michigan Wolverines Basketball News
For the first time since 1991, Michigan’s NBA draft haul hit triple digits with three first-round lottery picks—Morez Johnson Jr. to Dallas, Yaxel Lenderborg to Golden State, and Aday Mara to OKC. The moment sparked buzz when new Mavericks coach Dusty May slapped his thigh in reaction to Mara’s pick, fueling speculation about conference rivalry. But May clarified it was bittersweet closure—not dread—celebrating the end of an era he helped shape. In just two seasons, May transformed a struggling program into Sweet Sixteen contenders, leaving behind a legacy that’ll continue shaping Michigan’s…
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