Spanish talent Aday Mara transfers to UCLA / News - Basketnews.com

The 18-year-old Aday Mara moves to NCAA.

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UCLA has secured an exciting addition to its team. Aday Mara, a 7-foot-3 (2.21 m) center hailing from Spain, known as a potential lottery pick in the upcoming 2024 NBA draft, has officially signed with the Bruins.

Aday Mara

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The news broke on Thursday, just a day after Mara publicly announced on Instagram his departure from Casademont Zaragoza, his former team in ACB League.

The split appeared to be marked by some tension, with the team initially stating their intent to enforce Mara's contract through necessary measures.

Mara's exceptional talent was on full display during the recent FIBA U-18 European championship, where he led Spain to a second-place finish.

Throughout the tournament, he averaged 14.0 points on an impressive 61.3% shooting, while also contributing 9.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 2.7 blocks per game over seven appearances.

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