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Back to EpisodesLendeborg's Championship Run Lands Him in NBA Lottery
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Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigans star forward, declares for the 2026 NBA draft after leading the Wolverines to back-to-back national titles. The six-foot-nine senior averaged 15.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game, earning consensus first-team All-American and Big Ten Player of the Year honors. In the NCAA Tournament, Lendeborg scored 20+ points in three straight games, securing Midwest region MVP and the championship. With two AAC Defensive Player of the Year awards and a proven track record, Lendeborg is projected as a top upperclassman pick in the 2026 NBA draft, ready to contribute day one.
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