OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — The Oklahoma City Thunder made two first round picks in the NBA Draft on Tuesday night. The Oklahoma City Thunder used the 12th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft to select Aday Mara, a 7-foot-3 center from the University of Michigan who was a key piece in the Wolverines’ national championship run. Mara, the Big 10 Defensive Player of the Year, was described as an elite rim protector after averaging 2.6 blocks per game.