Yaxel Lendeborg - College Basketball News & Rumors

Michigan installed as early favorite over UConn in national title game despite Lendeborg injury

UConn knows what it will take to become the first team in more than half a century to win three national championships in four seasons

55 MINS AGO • Associated Press

Even with squeaky Yaxel, Michigan blasts Arizona in Final Four thanks to supporting cast Michigan basketball's supporting cast carried it past Arizona in the Final Four with Yaxel Lendeborg limited by an ankle injury. Up next, UC...

56 MINS AGO • USATODAY.COM

Michigan rolls to national title game with its latest double-digit March win, 91-73 over Arizona

Michigan overpowered Arizona early and humbled the ’Cats all night long, turning the Final Four meeting billed as the game of the year into a 91-73 Wolverines highlight reel

1 HOUR AGO • Associated Press

Yaxel Lendeborg sidelined after injury as team pushes on without him Yaxel Lendeborg did not return after being sidelined, left watching from the bench as his team continued without him.

2 HOURS AGO • USATODAY.COM

What happened to Yaxel Lendeborg? Why Michigan star injury is worse than initially appeared | Sporting News This wasn't going well for the Wolverines.

2 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Michigan star Yaxel Lendeborg turns left ankle and injures knee in Wolverines' Final Four win

Michigan star forward Yaxel Lendeborg finished with 11 points while playing just 14 minutes due to ankle and knee injuries in Saturday's 91-73 win over Arizona in the Final Four

2 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Yaxel Lendeborg injury updates: Michigan star hobbles to locker room after hurting ankle, knee in Final Four | Sporting News Yaxel Lendeborg got off to a difficult start in the Final Four, with foul trouble and an injury.

3 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

From warehouse to Final Four, Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg is living unlikely dream Yaxel Lendeborg accepted his fate. College wasn’t for him.

1 DAY AGO • NYPOST.COM

Arizona coach stays and Michigan awaits the Wildcats for heavyweight game at a distracted Final Four

More than 24 hours before the first shot flew at a Final Four that really feels like a five-team affair, Arizona already had a win

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Yaxel Lendeborg career timeline: How Michigan star went from JUCO to Final Four appearance | Sporting News We take a look back at the college basketball career of Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg and how he went from JUCO to Final Four.

1 DAY AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Arizona and Michigan square off in the Final 4

The No. 2 Arizona Wildcats take on the No. 3 Michigan Wolverines in the NCAA Tournament Final Four

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Big men, bigger lineups: how length, size got Illinois, UConn, Arizona, Michigan to the Final Four

Big men and bigger lineups have been standout factors for the teams that have reached the Final Four

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Final Four showdown with top seeds Michigan and Arizona includes intriguing matchups

A March Madness masterpiece might be on tap

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Michigan Basketball Star Named Wooden Award Finalist Michigan star forward Yaxel Lendeborg has earned a number of accolades for his outstanding play on the court this season while helping his t...

4 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Final Four brings Aday Mara's parents from Spain to experience March Madness with Michigan big man

Aday Mara was on his tiptoes when he helped cut down the nets in Crisler Arena a few weeks ago after a win against rival Michigan State, celebrating Michigan’s Big Ten championship

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

2025-26 Men's MOP Odds: Lendeborg Favored to be Most Outstanding

Lendeborg is favored to win MOP, but a few Arizona stars are not far behind. See the latest odds.

4 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

2025-26 Men's MOP Odds: Lendeborg Favored to be Most Outstanding

Illinois' defense, net efficiency of top seeds Michigan and Arizona stand out entering Final Four

Michigan and Arizona boast elite efficiency metrics as the two No. 1 seeds to reach the Final Four

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Michigan must win two more before Yaxel Lendeborg's bold "best ever" take holds weight | Sporting News No. 1 is on the table, if they win the next two.

5 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Sparks Michigan to Final four Lendeborg posted 27 points (10-19 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 4-7 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal in 35 minutes during Sunday's 95-62 win over Tennessee.

Impact Through the Round of 32, Sweet 16 and Elite Eight, Lendeborg has been nothing short of spectacular, averaging 25.0 ppg, 8.3 rpg and 4.3 apg over those three contests. He and the Wolverines now draw Arizona in Saturday's Final Four matchup, with a spot in the National Championship on the line.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Michigan coach Dusty May leads the Wolverines into the program's first Final Four since 2018

Michigan coach Dusty May remembers watching Rumeal Robinson and the Wolverines win the national championship in 1989

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

March Madness Elite Eight All-Tournament team: Yaxel Lendeborg grabs the throne Cameron Boozer is going to be the national player of the year, but he won't be a national champion. Yaxel Lendeborg just might be.

6 DAYS AGO • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

Yaxel Lendeborg is Michigan March Madness star ... and class clown Yaxel Lendeborg was the engine behind Michigan's win over Tennessee in the Elite Eight and he might be the Final Four's most irresistible st...

6 DAYS AGO • USATODAY.COM

Tennessee's season ends with another Elite Eight loss, this time to Michigan

Tennessee will have to wait at least another season for its first trip to a Final Four after getting pounded by Yaxel Lendeborg and top-seeded Michigan 95-62 in the Midwest Region...

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

The Final Four is set as UConn stuns Duke to join Illinois, Arizona and Michigan

The Final Four is set

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Michigan star Yaxel Lendeborg pushed Michigan into the Final Four, and he's just getting started | Sporting News Yaxel Lendeborg is approaching his 24th birthday, but don't believe that means he's done improving as a basketball player.

6 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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