Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg on title-game status after injuring his ankle, knee in Final Four win: 'I'm playing no matter what'
Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg injured his ankle and knee in the Final Four win against Arizona, but he's determined to play in the national title game. Lendeborg sprained his MCL and re-injured his ankle, but he returned to the game and is expected to play against UConn on Monday.
Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg was injured in the first half of the Final Four game against Arizona. He sprained his MCL and re-injured his ankle, but returned to the game after halftime. Despite the injury, Lendeborg is determined to play in the national title game against UConn on Monday. Michigan won the game 91-73, with Aday Mara scoring a career-high 26 points. The team's frontline also played a key role, contesting shots at the rim and making it difficult for Arizona to score. Lendeborg's status for the title game is uncertain, but he's confident he'll be able to play.
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