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Mick Cronin Criticized for Not Playing Aday Mara

UCLA head coach Mick Cronin is under fire after Michigan star Aday Mara played 30 minutes in the national championship, far more than his 13 minutes at UCLA.

Bill Plaschke of the Los Angeles Times argues that Cronin's reluctance to play Mara was a major oversight, claiming the 7-foot-3 center was "everywhere" during Michigan's title run.

Criticism of Cronin is nothing new, as he has faced heat throughout the season for on-court incidents. However, the comparison of Mara's performance at Michigan versus UCLA has sparked debate regarding the Bruins' potential this year.