Michigan’s Historic NBA Draft Trio Makes History
Morez Johnson Jr., Yaxel Lendeborg and Aday Mara became the first trio of lottery picks from Michigan in a single draft, capping a record‑breaking season for the Wolverines.
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Morez Johnson Jr., Yaxel Lendeborg and Aday Mara became the first trio of lottery picks from Michigan in a single draft, capping a record‑breaking season for the Wolverines.

Three University of Michigan players were selected in the first round of the 2026 NBA draft, ending a 36‑year drought and cementing the program’s return to elite status.
The 2026 NBA Draft saw Michigan's top prospects — Morez Johnson Jr., Yaxel Lendeborg and Aday Mara — chosen within the first fifteen picks, marking a milestone for the program and capping a record‑breaking campaign.

The 2026 NBA Draft at Brooklyn's Barclays Center could see Michigan send three players to the first round, a milestone that would echo the program's 1990 achievement.

A look at how Michigan’s recent player development is reshaping its NBA draft outlook and attracting new talent.