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Yaxel Lendeborg invited to 2026 NBA draft green room in Brooklyn

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 7:39 PM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Yaxel Lendeborg invited to 2026 NBA draft green room in Brooklyn

Summary

Michigan senior Yaxel Lendeborg is among the prospects invited to the 2026 NBA draft green room, scheduled for June 23-24 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Lendeborg, a consensus first-team All-American, averaged 15.1 points and 6.8 rebounds last season. He shares the invitation with five other players, including Baylor's Cameron Carr and Houston's Chris Cenac Jr. The league anticipates an additional 4-6 players will be invited, as teams nominate prospects they believe will be drafted early. Last year's green room attendees all were selected in the first round.

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Key Details

•Lendeborg was the Big Ten Player of the Year last season.
•The NBA draft takes place on June 23 and 24.
•Teams invited players they believe will be selected early.
•Last year's green room prospects all went in the first round.
•Additional invitations are still expected before the draft.

Latest Updates

7:53 PMYahoo Sports — Yaxel Lendeborg, Hannes Steinbach among new players invited to the draft green room
7:39 PMYahoo Sports — NBA draft: Yaxel Lendeborg among prospects invited to green room

What they're saying

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Michigan senior Yaxel Lendeborg is among the next group of prospects invited to attend the draft from the green room at the Barclays Center.
— Yahoo Sports