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The longtime connections, fandom from afar, NIL conversations: Behind the scenes on why Yaxel Lendeborg committed to Michigan

clayton-sayfieby:Clayton Sayfie•05/15/25•

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Yaxel Lendeborg Dusty May
Michigan Wolverines basketball head coach Dusty May landed a commitment from UAB transfer Yaxel Lendeborg. (Photos by USA TODAY Sports Images)

CHICAGO — Before entering the NCAA transfer portal, former UAB forward Yaxel Lendeborg had interest in three teams: Michigan, Auburn and Kentucky. After conversations with each staff, Lendeborg chose the Wolverines, but is still going through the NBA Draft process and will make a stay-or-go decision before the end of May 28.