NBA Draft: Where Michigan’s prospects are projected in mock drafts
The Michigan Wolverines have three prospects, Yaxel Lendeborg, Aday Mara, and Morez Johnson Jr., projected to be first-round picks in the 2026 NBA Draft. Mock drafts from various sources project Lendeborg to be picked between 6th and 16th overall by teams such as the Oklahoma City Thunder and Memphis Grizzlies.
The 2026 NBA Draft is set to be held on June 23-24 in Brooklyn, New York. Michigan Wolverines prospects Yaxel Lendeborg, Aday Mara, and Morez Johnson Jr. are projected to be first-round picks. Lendeborg is projected to be picked between 6th and 16th overall in various mock drafts. Bleacher Report projects him to be picked 13th by the Oklahoma City Thunder, while USA Today projects him to be picked 6th by the Memphis Grizzlies. ESPN also has Lendeborg going to the Thunder at 12th, while CBS Sports projects him to the Grizzlies at 16th. Lendeborg's positional versatility, size, and competitiveness are cited as reasons for his high draft prospects.
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