A year ago, losing Aday Mara was disastrous for the UCLA Bruins, and it’s only gotten worse since then.  Mara — a 7-foot-3, 255-pound big man — spent his first two collegiate seasons with the Bruins. During his time there, he could hardly see meaningful action, averaging 5.0 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks in 61 appearances (9 starts). Mara also averaged a mere 11.5 minutes per game during his time with the Bruins.  Michigan Wolverines center Aday Mara (15) celebrates the team’s NCAA men's basketball tournament national championship victory Monday, April 6, 2026, after defeating the UConn Huskies 69-63 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. | Christine Tannous/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Feeling as though his potential wasn’t being tapped into , Mara hit the transfer portal and enrolled at Michigan to join Dusty May’s program. Looking for a fresh start, Mara tapped into that potential during his time with the Wolverines last season.…