Overview

• Yaxel Lendeborg, the top-ranked player in the NCAA transfer portal, has committed to the University of Michigan for the 2025-2026 season.
• Simultaneously, Lendeborg has declared for the 2025 NBA Draft while maintaining his NCAA eligibility, seeking a guaranteed multi-year contract to forgo college basketball.
• Lendeborg was one of the most productive players in college basketball this past season at UAB, averaging 17.9 points, 11.4 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.7 blocks, and 1.6 steals per game.
• Michigan head coach Dusty May's success in developing versatile players, such as projected NBA first-round pick Danny Wolf, heavily influenced Lendeborg's decision to commit.
• The NBA Draft Combine runs from May 11-18, and Lendeborg has until May 28 to withdraw from the draft and decide whether to join Michigan's roster, which is projected to be a top-5 team if he plays.