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May 27, 2025 11:46 am

Yaxel Lendeborg WDs from draft, commits to Michigan

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UAB transfer Yaxel Lendeborg withdrew from the NBA draft and committed to Michigan on Tuesday.

The 6-foot-9 forward, a projected first-round pick, confirmed his decision with ESPN.

The deadline for players to withdraw from the draft and maintain college eligibility is Wednesday at 11:59 p.m. ET.

Lendeborg has one season of eligibility remaining following stints with the Blazers (2023-25) and Arizona Western (2020-23).

He averaged 17.7 points, 11.4 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.8 blocks and 1.7 steals in 37 starts for UAB last season.

Lendeborg was named the American Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year and a first team All-AAC pick in both 2023-24 and 2024-25.

–Field Level Media

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