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Michigan erased a slow start with a 21-0 run and cruised past Tennessee 95-62 to reach the Final Four, led by Yaxel Lendeborg's 27 points as the Wolverines minimize turnovers and push toward a national title under coach Dusty May.
Michigan rolled to a 95-62 victory over Tennessee in the NCAA Midwest Regional final at United Center, led by Yaxel Lendeborg’s 27 points as the Wolverines opened with a 21-0 run and never trailed, advancing to face Arizona in the Final Four. Ja'Kobi Gillespie paced Tennessee with 21 points, while Nimari Burnett and Elliot Cadeau contributed for Michigan (Cadeau had 10 assists). Both teams had 42 rebounds; Michigan shot 51.8% from the floor and 37.0% from three (29-56 and 10-27), while Tennessee shot 31.6% FG and 19.2% 3PT (24-76 and 5-26). Michigan also went 27-for-37 at the line (73.0%), compared with Tennessee’s 9-for-17 (52.9%).
Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg, touted as an NBA-caliber player in college, poured in 23 points and has run a 60-60-90 stretch through three NCAA Tournament games, anchoring the Wolverines in their Sweet Sixteen win over Alabama and fueling their Elite Eight pursuit as teammates note his relentless two-way impact.
Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg, who chose to return for another college season instead of entering the NBA draft, delivered a dominant 23-point, 12-rebound, 7-assist performance to help the Wolverines beat Alabama and reach a program-record 34th win, cementing his status as a top college player and prospect while his mother's support fuels his journey.
Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg says Kentucky offered him $7–9 million to transfer to the Wildcats last offseason, a claim many scrutinize amid hefty NIL spending. He ultimately chose Michigan, where he has thrived and entered NBA Draft discussions, with ESPN projecting him around 17th overall; the report notes multiple programs pursued him and highlights the ongoing NIL-driven landscape in college basketball.
Duke handed No. 1 Michigan its first defeat after the Wolverines climbed to the top, 68-63, in a tight Duel in the District. Cameron Boozer supplied the late scoring for Duke, including the final bursts that helped seal the win, while Yaxel Lendeborg started hot for Michigan but was bottled up for much of the game. The result likely ends Michigan’s brief run as the top-ranked team as Duke, arguably the nation’s best opponent this season, dampens the Wolverines’ ascent.
Duke leads Michigan 35-33 at halftime as Cam Boozer contributes 9 points and 4 assists and Yaxel Lendeborg has 16 for Michigan; Cadeau injures his left arm and Mara has three fouls, shaping a tense second half. Duke opens the third with a 9-0 run to take a 38-33 lead, setting up a competitive finish between the top-ranked Wolverines and the stars of Duke.
Michigan basketball's 2025-26 roster is shaping up with the addition of Yaxel Lendeborg, who withdrew from the NBA Draft and committed as a transfer, bolstering the team's depth across positions and promising a competitive season.
Yaxel Lendeborg, a top transfer from UAB, has decided to return to Michigan for his final college year, significantly boosting the Wolverines' prospects for the 2025-26 season, enhancing their roster with a versatile, elite defender and scorer, and representing a positive trend for college basketball and NIL opportunities.
Yaxel Lendeborg, a top NBA draft prospect, has decided to withdraw from the 2025 NBA Draft to transfer to Michigan for further development, aiming to improve his skills and draft stock for 2026, after a successful college career at UAB and a strong showing at the NBA Draft Combine.
Yaxel Lendeborg, a top college basketball player and projected late first-round NBA draft pick, has withdrawn from the 2025 NBA draft to spend his final college season at Michigan, citing development and growth as his reasons for staying in college.