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Size has been one of the keys to the Michigan Wolverines' success in 2025-26.
In a season where Dusty May's squad won the Big Ten regular-season title, reached the Big Ten Tournament, and has made a deep run through March Madness, all three of the Wolverines' leading scorers are listed over 6-foot-8.
Forwards Yaxel Lendeborg and Morez Johnson Jr. are the focal points, but fans will certainly notice another lengthy Wolverine: May's starting center, Aday Mara.
Here's what to know about Mara, his height and more.
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Who is number 15 on Michigan?
Center Aday Mara wears No. 15 for the Wolverines, standing at 7-foot-3 as one of the tallest players across college basketball in 2025-26.
Mara, who transferred to Michigan from UCLA for the 2025-26 season, is from Spain — and both of his parents were known for their athletic size. Francisco Javier Mara played professional basketball in Spain, while Angélica "Geli" Gómez was on Spain's national women's volleyball squad.
After playing in more limited fashion at UCLA over his first two college seasons, Mara has become a dominant force for Michigan this season.
This fake from Aday Mara 👀 pic.twitter.com/IwCoIjEbDE
— CBS Sports College Basketball 🏀 (@CBSSportsCBB) March 21, 2026WHAT AN ATHLETIC FINISH BY 7'3" ADAY MARA! #MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/zlX4Kde5GK
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) March 21, 2026In the 2025-26 season, Mara has been Michigan's starting center; among his accomplishments as a nightly double-double threat have been an 18-points, 13-rebounds, six-assist, five-block game against Wake Forest, a six-block performance vs. Penn State and 24 points and two three-pointers against Ohio State.
Mara was named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, an All-Big Ten Defensive Team selection and an All-Big Ten third team selection in 2025-26.
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Aday Mara height compared to Michigan roster
Mara is the tallest player on Michigan's 2025-26 team — but the Wolverines also boast one of the deepest collections of lengthy talent that the Big Ten has ever seen.
Eight Wolverines on this year's roster are listed at 6-foot-6 or taller. Among the typical starters, Yaxel Lendeborg is listed at 6-foot-9', Morez Johnson Jr. at 6-foot-9, and guard Nimari Burnett at 6-foot-5.
Mara, however, is not the only seven-footer on Michigan's team. While he's only appeared in 13 games so far, freshman center Malick Kordel, who is from Germany, is listed at 7-foot-2.
In the 2025-26 team photo, shown below, Mara and Kordel stand above the rest of their teammates in the middle.
Aday Mara stats 2025-26
Mara averaged 6.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.0 assist and 1.6 blocks per game as a sophomore at UCLA in 2024-25. After transferring to Michigan, he's upped his game in a bigger role.
Here's a look at Mara's numbers in 2025-26.
| Games | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
| 37 | 23.2 | 11.9 | 6.8 | 2.5 | 0.3 | 2.6 | 66.9% | 25.0% | 54.5% |
How old is Aday Mara?
Mara is 20 years old, in his third collegiate season. He will turn 21 on Apr. 7, 2026.
Before college, Mara competed for various teams in Spain, including the Spanish national team at the 2022 FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup and the 2023 FIBA U18 European Championship.
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