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Will Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg Play National Championship Game After Injury?

Will Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg Play National Championship Game After Injury?

Summary

Michigan Wolverines won against Arizona Wildcats to advance to the NCAA Tournament National Championship. Star player Yaxel Lendeborg was injured during the game but plans to play in the championship against UConn Huskies.

Key Facts

  • Michigan Wolverines beat Arizona Wildcats 91-73 in the Final Four.
  • The team will face UConn Huskies in the National Championship game.
  • Yaxel Lendeborg injured his knee and ankle during the game.
  • He scored 11 points and made other key contributions despite his injury.
  • Lendeborg plans to play in the championship unless he can't walk.
  • Michigan last won the men's basketball national title in 1989.
  • UConn has won two national titles recently, in 2023 and 2024.
  • The championship game is scheduled for Monday at 8:50 p.m. EST.

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