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Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg Gets Honest About Alabama Snub Ahead of Sweet 16

Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg Gets Honest About Alabama Snub Ahead of Sweet 16

Summary

Yaxel Lendeborg, a top college basketball player for the Michigan Wolverines, is preparing to face the Alabama Crimson Tide in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16. Lendeborg, who previously played for the University of Alabama-Birmingham, felt disappointed that Alabama did not recruit him when he entered the transfer portal. Michigan is seeking another win to advance to the Elite Eight.

Key Facts

  • Yaxel Lendeborg plays for the Michigan Wolverines basketball team.
  • Michigan is a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament and has won its first two games.
  • Lendeborg played previously for the University of Alabama-Birmingham (UAB).
  • He was not recruited by Alabama when he joined the transfer portal.
  • Lendeborg averaged 15.8 points, 11 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game at UAB.
  • He is projected to be the No. 11 pick in the upcoming NBA draft.
  • Alabama's head coach Nate Oates noted they contacted Lendeborg about recruitment, but nothing progressed.

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