48. Aday Mara, Michigan
Last season, we saw flashes of what Aday Mara can be. While his playing time was rather inconsistent at UCLA, the 7-foot-3 transfer off to Michigan put up some staggering stat lines throughout the 2024-25 season: 22 points against Wisconsin, 12 points and 11 boards at USC, 11 points and 10 boards at Northwestern.
Size alone, he was a terrific back-to-the-basket finisher, shooting nearly 70% at the rim. At times, it felt like opponents had no answer for him on the glass, making put-backs with ease. He provides ample rim protection and cuts to the rim quickly for his size.
Dusty May loves to work his frontcourt magic. He will do so again with Aday Mara.
47. Lamar Wilkerson, Indiana
Lamar Wilkerson joins the Indiana Hoosiers after a terrific junior campaign at Sam Houston, averaging 20.5 PPG, 4.0 RPG and 2.1 APG. What’s even more impressive? He shot 44.5% from three and boasted an effective field goal percentage that nearly broke 60%
That’s pretty darn good, right?
What stands out the most about Wilkerson’s game is the fact that he didn’t overwhelm any of his opponents at the low-major level with his size and athleticism by only getting to the rim. Instead, he did so with his scoring prowess, which only benefits him more as he adjusts to the Big Ten level.
He’s a perfect fit in the two-guard spot. And he's not just a three-point shooter. He’s a three-level scoring shotmaker. This is a big name to watch out for in the Big Ten next season.
46. Kam Williams, Kentucky
Another Kentucky Wildcat? Of course. This time, it's Tulane transfer Kam Williams.
Last season, Williams averaged 9.3 PPG, 4.5 RPG and 1.3 APG, shooting 48.5% from the field and 41.2% from three. At 6-foot-8, Williams is a blend of a 3-and-D shooting guard/small forward, making an impact on both sides of the floor.
Expect Mark Pope to lean on his deep range (he made 17 threes deeper than 25 feet) and ability to score in transition. He’s got great positional size and can be quite a tenacious on-ball defender. The upside in Williams is sky-high. Now, he just needs to carve out a consistent role.
45. Pop Isaacs, Texas A&M
After two seasons at Texas Tech, Pop Isaacs transferred to Creighton, playing in just eight games before undergoing hip surgery that sidelined him for the rest of the 2024-25 campaign. Isaacs -- who originally committed to Houston -- decommitted from the Cougars this spring after Milos Uzan opted to return to the Cougars.
Now, he has found his home: Texas A&M.
Isaacs averaged 16.3 PPG, 4.8 RPG and 4.0 APG at Creighton last season. He improved his three-point shooting percentage from a sub-30% to a near 40% clip from behind the arc last season. While the sample size is small, there’s no question Isaacs is wired to get buckets -- this time, efficiently. With such a quick trigger, he’s a perfect fit for Bucky Ball entering the 2025-26 season.