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College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / September 5
Michigan Transfer Could be a Top 2026 Draft Option
Forward Yaxel Lendeborg was thought of to have suitors at the 2025 NBA Draft. But in a somewhat shocking decision, he opted to instead transfer to Michigan and play out one final collegiate season.
Why Yaxel Lendeborg, OKC Thunder are a Common Pairing in Early 2026 Mock Drafts
The Oklahoma City Thunder are a hard team to correctly evaluate in mock drafts. OKC has surprised analysts in the past, drafting prospects that many experts didn't project the Thunder to be interested in.
Michigan Wolverines News / Last Word On Sports / August 3
Michigan Basketball 2025-26 Preview: Wolverines Ready to Roll
Year two under Dusty May for the Michigan Wolverines has a chance to be very special. May’s Wolverines ended the 2024-25 campaign on a high note, winning the Big Ten Tournament and reaching the Sweet 16.
The '2024-25 NBA double-double leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA players to record 10 or more double-doubles in the 2024-25 NBA seasons can you name in six minutes?
Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / July 14
Yaxel Lendeborg reveals Big Ten team he's most excited to face, updates on Michigan freshmen
Former UAB big man Yaxel Lendeborg chose to come to Ann Arbor to play his final year of college basketball. He went through the draft process, but the skilled, do-it-all player felt like it was best to play under coach Dusty May for one year.
Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / July 13
Yaxel Lendeborg high on Michigan's bigs: 'we’re going to be the best frontcourt in the game'
Former UAB big man Yaxel Lendeborg made the difficult decision to forgo the 2025 NBA Draft to stay in college for one more season. While it was hard not to chase his NBA dreams, it was an easy decision to play for Dusty May at Michigan.
New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / July 10
NBA Draft Prospect Drawing Knicks Comparisons
The New York Knicks and the rest of the league just participated in the 2025 NBA Draft, but there are people that are already looking forward to next year.
College Basketball News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / June 27
Michigan basketball skilled big Yaxel Lendeborg named as a top pick in early 2026 NBA Draft
Michigan basketball had one player selected in the 2025 NBA Draft. Hybrid big man Danny Wolf heard his name called at No. 27 overall to the Brooklyn Nets.
Yaxel Lendeborg’s Final Four promise to Michigan basketball
The Michigan basketball team recently learned that it will indeed have Yaxel Lendeborg for the 2025-26 season. Lendeborg was the best player in the college basketball transfer portal, and he committed to the Wolverines.
Yaxel Lendeborg says Michigan Basketball program is 'NBA caliber'
When Michigan landed Yaxel Lendeborg out of the transfer portal during the offseason, fans were cautiously optimistic. Although Lendeborg was an incredible talent who was considered to be the top prospect in the portal, it was also well known that his preference was to play in the NBA.
College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / June 3
Dusty May Reveals Big Plans for Nation's Top Transfer Yaxel Lendeborg
The Michigan Wolverines' basketball team had by most accounts a successful 2024-25 season under first year head coach Dusty May, finishing with a 27-10 record, 14-6 in the Big Ten Conference.
College Basketball News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / June 3
Dusty May plans on using Yaxel Lendeborg like 'a queen on the chessboard' for Michigan basketball
After Michigan basketball's season ended after a Sweet 16 run, the Wolverines had to begin the recruiting process immediately -- even prior to being eliminated.
College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / May 29
Elite Michigan Basketball Commit Makes Big Personal Announcement Thursday
The Michigan Wolverines' basketball team has suddenly become a Final Four favorite after the signing of former Alabama-Birmingham Blazers forward Yaxel Lendeborg, who chose Dusty May's team over the 2025 NBA draft.
Predicting Michigan basketball's rotation in 2025-26 version 1.0
Michigan basketball landed the big fish -- twice. The Wolverines landed the top-ranked transfer back in April when UAB's big man Yaxel Lendeborg committed to Dusty May and Michigan.
Michigan basketball climbs latest 2025-26 rankings after securing commitment from Yaxel Lendeborg
Michigan basketball, Dusty May, and the Wolverine faithful received the best news they could get on Tuesday when transfer Yaxel Lendeborg confirmed he would forgo the NBA Draft and attend Michigan next season.
What Lendeborg Forgoing Draft Means for MSU
Michigan State fans received some frustrating news on Tuesday as it was announced by multiple sources that current Michigan Wolverines transfer senior forward and projected first-round draft pick Yaxel Lendeborg was withdrawing from the 2025 NBA Draft and is headed to Michigan.
Yaxel Lendeborg gets real on decision to join Michigan basketball
Yaxel Lendeborg is joining the Michigan basketball team after all. The UAB transfer committed to the Wolverines earlier this offseason, but he was still testing out the NBA Draft process.
Projected Suns Draft Pick Returning to College
The Phoenix Suns, as well as every other team, will not have a chance to draft Yaxel Lendeborg in the 2025 NBA Draft. ESPN's Shams Charania reported Tuesday
Michigan Wolverines News / Yardbarker / May 27
Yaxel Lendeborg makes decision between playing for Michigan or in NBA in 2025
Former UAB forward Yaxel Lendeborg had a big decision to make.
College Basketball News / Hoops Rumors / May 27
Projected first-round pick withdrawing from NBA Draft
Yaxel Lendeborg, projected to be a first-round pick next month, is withdrawing from the 2025 NBA draft and transferring from UAB to Michigan, he tells Jonathan Givony and Shams Charania of ESPN.
Yaxel Lendeborg’s game-changing potential gets Michigan basketball coach’s attention
The Michigan basketball team landed the best transfer portal player in the country this offseason, but there is a chance that he doesn’t actually play for the Wolverines.
Michigan Wolverines News / Yardbarker / May 15
Why Michigan transfer should put NBA dream ahead of playing for Wolverines
There's no guarantee either way, but he does seem to be at least a first-round pick in 2025.
Yaxel Lendeborg feeling ‘stuck’ amid Michigan vs. NBA decision
The Michigan basketball team landed the top player in the college basketball transfer portal this offseason in UAB transfer Yaxel Lendeborg. After starting his career in junior college, Lendeborg transferred to UAB and has spent each of the last two seasons with the Blazers.
No. 1 transfer hints on Michigan basketball vs. NBA decision after visit
The Michigan basketball team has one of the best college basketball transfer portal classes in the country, and the top player in the portal, Yaxel Lendeborg, is a big reason why.
College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / April 6
2-Time AAC DPOY Finds New Home, Will He Return To College Or Remain In NBA Draft?
Former UAB star forward Yaxel Lendeborg had a busy Saturday. Lendeborg told ESPN’s Jonathan Givony that he has committed to Michigan despite already entering the 2025 NBA draft.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / April 5
UAB standout Yaxel Lendeborg transfers to Michigan, will test draft waters
Yaxel Lendeborg, listed by 247Sports as the No. 1 transfer player in the nation, has committed to Michigan. The 247Sports transfer portal listings confirmed the move on Saturday.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 5
Michigan lands top transfer-portal hooper
Michigan head coach Dusty May has picked up a massive transfer-portal addition who could help the Wolverines compete in March Madness next season.
College Basketball News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / April 2
UAB Star May Be Pricey, but Should Be Worth It for Hogs
There's not a whole lot not to like about UAB transfer Yaxel Lendeborg. That is except the potential price tag he's probably going to bring with him. Arkansas is currently listed as one of the teams in on Lendeborg in addition to the Kentucky Wildcats and the usual high dollar suspects around college basketball.
College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 1
Kentucky Enters Transfer Portal Battle for UAB Star Yaxel Lendeborg
The Kentucky Wildcats are wasting no time in their pursuit of one of the hottest names in the transfer portal. UAB’s Yaxel Lendeborg has emerged as a prime target for high-major programs, with Kentucky among the first to reach out.
College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 1
Mark Pope flew to Chicago to meet with the best player in the transfer portal
Mark Pope is trying to hit some home runs in the transfer portal by bringing in elite talent, and one player he is going after is former UAB Blazer Yaxel Lendeborg.
College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / March 18
2025 NBA Draft: Yaxel Lendeborg is Making Draft Noise
Unfortunately, the UAB Blazers didn’t make the NCAA Tournament as they fell short to the Memphis Tigers in the AAC tournament in the championship game.
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