2026 NBA Draft: Yaxel Lendeborg from Michigan feels prepared after an impressive season
Jaxel Lendeborg’s Unique Journey Jaxel Lendeborg’s path has certainly not been typical. Born in Puerto Rico to Dominican parents, he moved to Pennsauken, New Jersey, at just eight years old. Interestingly, both his parents played for the Dominican Republic’s national basketball team. Despite this athletic background, Lendeborg didn’t dive into organized basketball until he was […]
Warriors’ top choice at No. 11 is Michigan standout Yaxel Lendeborg.
The Warriors hold the 11th pick in this month’s NBA Draft. The choice they make, perhaps the most significant one since 2021, could shape not only Stephen Curry’s final days with the team but also the overarching direction of the franchise. This week, we’re highlighting five potential prospects General Manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. might consider. […]
Yaxel Lendeborg from Michigan injures his ankle but comes back in an unusual Final Four situation.
Injury Update on Jaxel Lendeborg Jaxel Lendeborg, the standout player for Michigan this season, suffered a worrying ankle injury during Saturday’s Final Four matchup against Arizona. It happened midway through the first quarter when Lendeborg was fouled while trying for a layup. He twisted his ankle and landed heavily on the floor. As he hit […]
From storage space to Final Four, Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg is experiencing an unexpected journey.
Jaksel Lendeborg’s Journey to the Final Four INDIANAPOLIS — Jaksel Lendeborg has come to terms with his past. College, he thought, wasn’t for him. “I worked in a warehouse,” shared the standout forward from Michigan. “I got used to that life, but this is what I’m going to pursue now. I didn’t really have other […]