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Michigan Star Yaxel Lendeborg Claims He Turned Down $9 Million College Offer

After three years at Arizona Western followed by two more years at UAB, Yaxel Lendeborg transferred to Michigan where he emerged as the best player on the team and in the entire Big Ten, along with one of the best in the country.

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Video & Quotes: Michigan Press Conference before Howard

Dusty May, Yaxel Lendeborg, Aday Mara and Morez Johnson Jr. were on the podium to preview Michigan’s NCAA Tournament opener. Q. Going into a game like this, and not kind of the coach’s answer of what you’re prepped to say, but when you’re huge favorites, how difficult is it to stay mentally prepared?

Kyle Whittingham News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / March 17

Kyle Whittingham Answers What Realistic Expectations in Year 1 Looks Like at Michigan

There used to be a time in college football where it was an expectation that a coach coming into a school would need several years to build a program to get it where he wants it to be.

Kyle Whittingham News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / March 17

Kyle Whittingam Reveals What Michigan's Trademark will be in 2026

Michigan kicked spring ball off on Tuesday and the Kyle Whittingham era is officially underway. The Wolverines are figuring out a new offensive and defense scheme in Ann Arbor for the 2026 season after Whittingham hired Jason Beck and Jay Hill to coordinate his offense and defense.

Bryce Underwood News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / March 17

Michigan Insider Reveals Emerging Favorite to Back Up Bryce Underwood in 2026

On Tuesday morning (March 17), Chris Balas of The Wolverine reported that the Michigan Wolverines have a quarterback emerging as the top option to back up Bryce Underwood.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / March 17

The Michigan Wolverines Rotation Adjustment That Could Define March Madness

Before L.J. Cason got hurt, I thought Dusty May was doing a brilliant job of making Michigan's rotations. It quite often involved Cason playing instead of Burnett with the rest of the other starters, and playing alongside Elliot Cadeau to give him some minutes off the all.

Yaxel Lendeborg News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / March 17

Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg Says He Turned Down $7-9 Million in NIL From SEC School

Ahead of the 2025-26 season, now-Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg had options in front of him. The UAB transfer could have either played one final season of college basketball, or departed the college game for the NBA Draft and be selected as a second round pick at worst.

Dusty May News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / March 16

Dusty May Challenges Michigan Bench After L. J. Cason Injury Ahead of NCAA Tournament

The Wolverines are coming off of a disappointing finish to the Big Ten Tournament. After winning the regular season by four games, Michigan took one on the chin against Purdue in the tournament finale on Sunday.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / March 16

The Three Players Who Will Decide the Michigan Wolverines March Madness Run

After dropping just its third game of the season yesterday to Purdue in the Big Ten Championship game, the Michigan Wolverines are now gearing up for the NCAA Tournament.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / March 16

4 Burning Questions for Michigan Football This Spring

The NCAA Tournament is here, but spring football is also about to begin for Michigan. The Wolverines' new head coach, Kyle Whittingham, is set to speak to the media on Tuesday and the Maize and Blue will begin practicing as a team.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / March 16

Michigan Wolverines March Madness History: Record, Final Four Appearances, Best Highlights

The Michigan Wolverines captured a No. 1 seed for the NCAA Tournament after winning the Big Ten regular season and finishing second in the Big Ten Tournament, losing to Purdue on Sunday.

Dusty May News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / March 16

Dusty May's NCAA All-Time Tournament Record and Best Finish

After being an Assistant Head Coach at the University of Florida under Mike White, Dusty May took over the Head Coaching job at Florida Atlantic in 2018.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / March 15

Michigan Women's Basketball NCAA Tournament Draw Revealed

Michigan women's basketball was one of the best teams, not only in the conference, but in the nation this season. Led by sophomores Olivia Olson and Syla Swords, the Wolverines went 25-6, with a loss to Iowa in the Big Ten Tournament.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / March 15

Predicting Michigan's Full NCAA Tournament Path: How Each Game Will Go For Wolverines

After Michigan went 29-2 in the regular season to capture the Big Ten regular-season title by four games, and finish runner-up in the Big Ten Tournament to Purdue, the Wolverines landed the third No.1 seed of the NCAA Tournament.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / March 15

Michigan Wolverines March Madness Hub: Schedule, Seed, Opponent and Path to Final Four

After going 29-2 in the regular season and winning the Big Ten title outright, the Wolverines had mixed results in the Big Ten Tournament. The Maize and Blue defeated both Ohio State and Wisconsin in tight contests before falling to Purdue in the Big Ten finals.

Dusty May News / UM Hoops / March 15

Video: Dusty May reacts to Purdue loss, NCAA Tournament draw

Dusty May met with the media after Michigan’s Big Ten Tournament loss to Purdue and reacted to the NCAA Tournament draw.

Watch: Penn State vs. Michigan | HIGHLIGHTS | 2026 Big Ten Men's Hockey Tournament Semifinal | 03/14/26

Michigan Wolverines News / Inside The Rink / March 14

NCAA Game Recap: Michigan Advances to Big Ten Title Game Behind Schifsky’s Two-Goals

The Michigan Wolverines faced the Penn State Nittany Lions tonight in the semifinals of the Big Ten college hockey tournament. The Wolverines went 2-1-1 against Penn State in the regular season, averaging 4.8 goals per game while allowing three goals per game.

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