Yaxel Lendeborg declares for draft: Projections for Michigan forward
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Michigan senior Yaxel Lendeborg has declared for the 2026 NBA draft after leading the Wolverines to their second national title. Lendeborg is projected to be a lottery pick and is highly touted for his scoring, rebounding, and defensive abilities.
Michigan senior Yaxel Lendeborg has declared for the 2026 NBA draft. He led the Wolverines to their second national title, averaging 15.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 3.2 assists. Lendeborg was a consensus first-team All-American and Big Ten Player of the Year. He is currently considered a lottery pick and is expected to contribute in the NBA immediately. Lendeborg transferred to Michigan from UAB, where he was a two-time American Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year. He tested the predraft process last year but opted to play one final year in college.
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