Yaxel Lendeborg discusses draft preparations after NCAA title win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 3:15 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Yaxel Lendeborg, a senior from Michigan, is preparing for the 2026 NBA draft amidst a demanding schedule. Recently named a consensus first-team All-American, he averaged 15.1 points and led Michigan to its second national championship, earning MVP honors in the Midwest region. Lendeborg has completed seven team workouts and has two more scheduled before the draft. He reflects on the challenges of the process, emphasizing his determination to showcase his skills and experience, particularly in a draft class dominated by younger players. His unique path and championship success highlight his readiness for the next level.
- •Lendeborg won Big Ten Player of the Year honors.
- •He averaged 15.1 points and 6.8 rebounds last season.
- •The forward is preparing for two more team workouts.
- •He led Michigan to back-to-back national titles.
- 3:15 AMYahoo Sports — Projected lottery pick Yaxel Lendeborg talks 'tough' draft process
"Yaxel Lendeborg is busy grinding through a grueling schedule ahead of the draft, but the Michigan senior is eager to prove himself on the court.
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