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Yaxel Lendeborg: I Might Be A Warriors Starter Despite Steve Kerr’s Infamous History With Rookies
The Warriors have drafted Yaxel Lendeborg with the 11th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The 23-year-old, turning 24 in September, is not like the other conventional rookies that have joined the Warriors in the past.
Michigan Wolverines News / Yardbarker / June 25
Warriors rookie reveals why he hated Stephen Curry
The Golden State Warriors added an NBA-ready forward to help Stephen Curry win his fifth championship. Ironically, Yaxel Lendeborg wasn't necessarily much of a Curry fan before entering the league.
Yaxel Lendeborg Reveals ‘Hating’ Steph Curry After Warriors Draft Decision
The 2026 NBA Draft brought a familiar spotlight back to the Golden State Warriors, who used the 11th overall pick to select Yaxel Lendeborg of the Michigan Wolverines.
The '2nd-overall NBA Draft picks' quiz
How many of the players to be taken second-overall in each NBA Draft since the lottery era began in 1985 can you name in six minutes?
Michigan Wolverines News / Yardbarker / June 24
Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg pokes fun at Draymond Green right after being drafted
The Golden State Warriors didn't trade their No. 11 pick after all. Instead, they took the most NBA-ready player in the entire class.
Looking back at the guy who followed THE guy in college basketball
North Carolina recently fired head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis, ending a five-year run in which he struggled to keep the program at the heights of its lofty expectations.
Yaxel Lendeborg makes a surprising confession about Steph Curry
It is now time for former Michigan Wolverines star forward Yaxel Lendeborg to team up with his childhood villain. After getting selected by the Golden State Warriors No.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 23
Morez Johnson Jr. reunites with former Michigan HC Dusty May on monumental night for Wolverines in 2026 NBA Draft
Tuesday's first round of the 2026 NBA Draft was a monumental one for the national-champion Michigan Wolverines.
Warriors Select Yaxel Lendeborg At No. 11
The Warriors have used the 11th overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft to add Yaxel Lendeborg to their roster. One of the most experienced prospects in this year’s draft class, Lendeborg will turn 24 in September before playing a single NBA game, making him older than, say, four-year NBA veteran Paolo Banchero.
Michigan Wolverines News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / June 18
Golden State Warriors Impressed With ‘Obvious Fit’ During Pre-Draft Workout
The Golden State Warriors are entering the 2026 NBA Draft with several directions they could take at No. 11 overall. Whether they prioritize size, athleticism, defense, or immediate contributors, one prospect appears to have made a strong impression during the pre-draft process.
College Basketball News / Hoops Rumors / June 11
Draft Workouts: Lendeborg, Warriors, Brown, Kings, Wolves
The Warriors will host six prospects on Thursday for a pre-draft workout, the team announced (via Twitter). According to Golden State, that group will feature Michigan star Yaxel Lendeborg.
College Basketball News / Hoops Wire / June 9
NBA sends first round of green room invitations for 2026 draft
The NBA has begun sending out green room invitations for the 2026 draft. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Woo, the league has invited 14 draft prospects to attend the event so far, with additional invitations expected to be issued in the coming days.
College Basketball News / Hoops Rumors / June 6
Yaxel Lendeborg, Morez Johnson Have Worked Out For Thunder
Michigan big men Yaxel Lendeborg and Morez Johnson Jr. are among the prospects who have had individual pre-draft workouts with the Thunder, according to Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman (subscription required).
Yaxel Lendeborg's One Season at Michigan Was 'Best Decision' He's Made
The Big Ten Player of the Year and All-American, Yaxel Lendeborg, is going through the NBA Draft Combine for the second time. A year ago, Lendeborg was trying to make a decision between staying in the 2025 NBA Draft or coming back to college and playing for Dusty May's Michigan Wolverines.
Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / April 19
Behind the Scenes of Yaxel Lendeborg's Decision to Play Through Injuries at Final Four
There was 8:51 to play in the first half in Michigan's Final Four game against Arizona when star forward Yaxel Lendeborg went hard to the basket and landed on the foot of a Wildcat while getting fouled.
Michigan Wolverines News / Yardbarker / April 6
Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg claps back at 'mercenaries' narrative after beating UConn
For the second time in program history, the Michigan Wolverines are national champions.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 5
Five reasons Michigan will beat UConn in the national championship
The Connecticut Huskies are aiming to become a dynasty, but the Michigan Wolverines stand in their way. Here are five reasons Michigan can cut down the nets.
Michigan Wolverines News / Larry Brown Sports / April 5
Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg reveals his injury status for national title game
Lendeborg landed awkwardly while trying to jump past two defenders and ended up hurting both his left knee and ankle in the Final Four win over Arizona.
Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / April 2
Michigan F Yaxel Lendeborg Brings Home Some Hardware
On Thursday afternoon, it was announced that Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg won the Riley Wallace Award. The award is given to the most impactful Division 1 basketball transfer.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 30
Men's NCAA Tournament winners, losers: UConn has Final Four magic
The Final Four in the NCAA men's basketball tournament is set thanks to the wins by Michigan and UConn on Sunday. Let's take a look at some of the biggest winners and losers from Sunday's slate of games.
College Basketball News / Ball Exclusives / March 28
Yaxel Lendeborg makes bold statement about Michigan Wolverines
Yaxel Lendeborg and the Michigan Wolverines picked up yet another impressive win on Friday, they punched their ticket to the Elite 8 with a 90-77 victory over the Alabama Crimson Tide.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 27
Yaxel Lendeborg puts up 23 as No. 1 Michigan races past Alabama
CHICAGO -- Yaxel Lendeborg produced 23 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists, boosting top-seeded Michigan to a 90-77 victory against fourth-seeded Alabama on Friday in an NCAA Tournament Midwest Region semifinal.
College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / March 24
Kentucky coach addresses Yaxel Lendeborg's $7-$9 million NIL claim
Kentucky Wildcats men’s basketball head coach Mark Pope is facing a long offseason.
College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / March 21
Michigan player had the perfect description of Yaxel Lendeborg
The Michigan Wolverines became the first team to advance to the Sweet 16 thanks to a dominant performance by Yaxel Lendeborg, and it may have earned him a new nickname.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 19
Kentucky HC Mark Pope pushes back on NIL narrative, but it's not convincing
There is always going to be pressure at Kentucky and an expectation to compete for national championships. Money only adds to that pressure.
College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / March 19
Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg Announces Career News Amid NCAA Tournament
Yaxel Lendeborg and the Michigan Wolverines are having a tremendous season. The Wolverines finished the regular season at 31-3 overall, including 19-1 in conference play, where they set a record by being the first team ever to beat all 17 Big Ten teams in a single season.
College Basketball News / The Spun / March 18
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.
Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / March 13
Watch Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg Posterize Ohio State Big Man in Big Ten Tournament
The Big Ten Player of the Year, Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg, has been everything for the Wolverines this season on both ends of the floor. As Lendeborg looks to help lead the team in postseason play, he is already making highlights in Michigan's Big Ten Tournament opener against Ohio State.
The 'Big 10 men's Players of the Year' quiz
How many of the players to be named Big 10 men's basketball Player of the Year since the 2000-01 season can you name in five minutes?
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