6 Michigan holds off Wake Forest 85-84
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To say Aday Mara was dominant for Michigan Basketball in last night’s overtime win against Wake Forest is an understatement. Players and coaches spoke on his impact on both ends of the floor following
Through the exhibition games and the first game of the season against Oakland, junior center Aday Mara has shown glimpses of what his potential could be. Mara is a gigantic defender with the offensive skill and size to catch and finish,
The Michigan Wolverines moved past the Wake Forest Demon Deacons 85-84 in overtime on Tuesday night, led in large part by junior center Aday Mara, who was a force of nature in the victory. Mara finished the night with 18 points,
Wake Forest coach Steve Forbes considered using badminton rackets during practice to simulate Michigan’s 7-foot-3 center Aday Mara. He’d done it before for super tall players but decided against it before Tuesday’s game.
With the loss of their two center's Danny Wolf and Vlad Goldin, junior Aday Mara has stepped up to take their mantle over.
In Year 2 of the Dusty May era, Michigan came into the 2025-26 season with high expectations. There were some analysts who even picked the Wolverines to win the
Aday Mara's upcoming season with Michigan is pivotal for his basketball career. As he steps into a more prominent role, he must address his physicality and consistency to enhance his draft stock. Scouts will be watching closely to see if he can transform into the dominant player many believe he can be.