Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg suffers worrisome ankle injury but returns in bizarre Final Four scenario

Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg suffered an ankle injury during the Final Four win over Arizona but returned to the game. Lendeborg finished with 11 points and three rebounds, and is expected to play in the championship game against UConn on Monday despite suffering an MCL sprain.
Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg suffered a worrisome ankle injury early in the Final Four win over Arizona. He rolled his ankle and fell to the ground, screaming in pain. Lendeborg went to the locker room but returned to the court to open the second half. He finished with 11 points and three rebounds. Lendeborg has been diagnosed with an MCL sprain and a twisted ankle. He is expected to play in the championship game against UConn on Monday.
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