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DALLAS, TEXAS - JUNE 25: New Dallas Mavericks player Morez Johnson Jr. holds a jersey during a press conference at American Airlines Center on June 25, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. Johnson was selected ninth overall in the 2026 NBA Draft. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Michigan fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.
Three Michigan men’s basketball players were selected last month in the 2026 NBA Draft. But which of the three will have the best rookie season? Vote in this edition of SB Nation Reacts.
- Forward Morez Johnson Jr. was selected No. 9 overall by the Dallas Mavericks. Johnson will reunite with Michigan head coach Dusty May, who took the Mavericks a day before the draft.
- Forward Yaxel Lendeborg was selected No. 11 overall by the Golden State Warriors. Lendeborg, the Big Ten Player of the Year,
- Center Aday Mara was selected No. 12 overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder.
All three players are in solid situations heading into their rookie campaigns. Johnson has familiarity in May’s scheme, Lendeborg will be on a team with future Hall of Famers in Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler, while Aday Mara joins a Thunder squad just a season removed from an NBA championship. Johnson could receive the most minutes of the bunch, with Lendeborg and Mara being more rotational pieces in their rookie campaign.
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