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College Basketball News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / June 3
Dusty May plans on using Yaxel Lendeborg like 'a queen on the chessboard' for Michigan basketball
After Michigan basketball's season ended after a Sweet 16 run, the Wolverines had to begin the recruiting process immediately -- even prior to being eliminated.
College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / May 29
Elite Michigan Basketball Commit Makes Big Personal Announcement Thursday
The Michigan Wolverines' basketball team has suddenly become a Final Four favorite after the signing of former Alabama-Birmingham Blazers forward Yaxel Lendeborg, who chose Dusty May's team over the 2025 NBA draft.
Predicting Michigan basketball's rotation in 2025-26 version 1.0
Michigan basketball landed the big fish -- twice. The Wolverines landed the top-ranked transfer back in April when UAB's big man Yaxel Lendeborg committed to Dusty May and Michigan.
Michigan basketball climbs latest 2025-26 rankings after securing commitment from Yaxel Lendeborg
Michigan basketball, Dusty May, and the Wolverine faithful received the best news they could get on Tuesday when transfer Yaxel Lendeborg confirmed he would forgo the NBA Draft and attend Michigan next season.
What Lendeborg Forgoing Draft Means for MSU
Michigan State fans received some frustrating news on Tuesday as it was announced by multiple sources that current Michigan Wolverines transfer senior forward and projected first-round draft pick Yaxel Lendeborg was withdrawing from the 2025 NBA Draft and is headed to Michigan.
Yaxel Lendeborg gets real on decision to join Michigan basketball
Yaxel Lendeborg is joining the Michigan basketball team after all. The UAB transfer committed to the Wolverines earlier this offseason, but he was still testing out the NBA Draft process.
Projected Suns Draft Pick Returning to College
The Phoenix Suns, as well as every other team, will not have a chance to draft Yaxel Lendeborg in the 2025 NBA Draft. ESPN's Shams Charania reported Tuesday
College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / May 27
No. 1 College Basketball Transfer Makes Major Career Decision on Tuesday
The deadline to withdraw one's name from the 2025 NBA Draft is rapidly approaching and one of the bigger names in the college basketball transfer portal made his choice on Tuesday.
Michigan Wolverines News / Yardbarker / May 27
Yaxel Lendeborg makes decision between playing for Michigan or in NBA in 2025
Former UAB forward Yaxel Lendeborg had a big decision to make.
College Basketball News / Hoops Rumors / May 27
Projected first-round pick withdrawing from NBA Draft
Yaxel Lendeborg, projected to be a first-round pick next month, is withdrawing from the 2025 NBA draft and transferring from UAB to Michigan, he tells Jonathan Givony and Shams Charania of ESPN.
College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / May 25
Michigan Transfer Addition Morez Johnson Gets High Praise From Former Teammate, NBA Draft Hopeful
The Michigan Wolverines secured a transfer portal haul for their basketball team that included three big men and a guard, including power forward Yaxel Lendeborg, who has suddenly become a potential first round NBA draft pick.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 22
Sacramento Kings Announce NBA Draft Workout With Star Prospect
The Kings had just a 3.8% chance of having a first-round draft pick for 2025, and unsurprisingly, they will not be picking in the first round. Sacramento holds the 42nd overall pick, but there have been signs that the team may consider trading up.
Yaxel Lendeborg’s game-changing potential gets Michigan basketball coach’s attention
The Michigan basketball team landed the best transfer portal player in the country this offseason, but there is a chance that he doesn’t actually play for the Wolverines.
Michigan Wolverines News / Yardbarker / May 15
Why Michigan transfer should put NBA dream ahead of playing for Wolverines
There's no guarantee either way, but he does seem to be at least a first-round pick in 2025.
Yaxel Lendeborg feeling ‘stuck’ amid Michigan vs. NBA decision
The Michigan basketball team landed the top player in the college basketball transfer portal this offseason in UAB transfer Yaxel Lendeborg. After starting his career in junior college, Lendeborg transferred to UAB and has spent each of the last two seasons with the Blazers.
Spartans' Bitter Rival May Lose Out on Elite Transfer Center
The Michigan State Spartans may have their hands full this coming season with former UAB Blazers center Yaxel Lendeborg transferring to in-state rival Michigan.
No. 1 transfer hints on Michigan basketball vs. NBA decision after visit
The Michigan basketball team has one of the best college basketball transfer portal classes in the country, and the top player in the portal, Yaxel Lendeborg, is a big reason why.
College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / April 6
2-Time AAC DPOY Finds New Home, Will He Return To College Or Remain In NBA Draft?
Former UAB star forward Yaxel Lendeborg had a busy Saturday. Lendeborg told ESPN’s Jonathan Givony that he has committed to Michigan despite already entering the 2025 NBA draft.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / April 5
UAB standout Yaxel Lendeborg transfers to Michigan, will test draft waters
Yaxel Lendeborg, listed by 247Sports as the No. 1 transfer player in the nation, has committed to Michigan. The 247Sports transfer portal listings confirmed the move on Saturday.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 5
Michigan lands top transfer-portal hooper
Michigan head coach Dusty May has picked up a massive transfer-portal addition who could help the Wolverines compete in March Madness next season.
College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 1
Mark Pope flew to Chicago to meet with the best player in the transfer portal
Mark Pope is trying to hit some home runs in the transfer portal by bringing in elite talent, and one player he is going after is former UAB Blazer Yaxel Lendeborg.
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