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Yaxel Lendeborg boosts NBA draft stock after another college season

ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 11:40 AM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Yaxel Lendeborg boosts NBA draft stock after another college season
Summary

Yaxel Lendeborg, a standout from Michigan, is now projected as a lottery pick in the NBA Draft. This shift follows his decision to remain in college for an additional season, allowing him to enhance his skills and visibility. The move has raised anticipation for his prospects in the upcoming draft. Analysts suggest that his development during this time contributed significantly to his elevated status.

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  • •Yaxel Lendeborg is a Michigan college basketball player.
  • •He is projected as a lottery pick in the NBA Draft.
  • •His decision to stay in college helped improve his skills.
  • •This change in status followed one more season in college.
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The Michigan star went from fringe first-round to projected lottery pick by spending one more season in college.

— ESPNby Myron Medcalf
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