Yaxel Lendeborg

Created on 1/21/25.  Written by Alan Lu.

Height: 6-9
Weight: 240
College: Michigan
Classification: Sixth-Year Senior
Birthdate: 9/30/2002

2026 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 10
Projected Draft Range: Lottery
2026 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 11 by the Golden State Warriors

Pros:

Solid low post scorer
Fairly solid scorer off the dribble
Adequate shooter
Solid playmaker
Good rebounder
Solid defender that can get steals and blocks
Solid athlete

Cons:

Inconsistent shooter
Reluctant to take outside shots
Can tend to force the issue too much on offense
Can struggle to guard quicker players

Summary:

Yaxel Lendeborg is an athletic, energetic big man that played for UAB before transferring to Michigan. He had a very good senior season, and he helped the Wolverines win a National Championship. Currently, he projects to be a first round pick in the 2026 draft.

Links:
RealGM Profile
YouTube’s Highlights of the 12/31/24 UAB-North Texas Game via American Athletic Conference

Games Scouted:
1/14/26 Michigan vs. Washington
2/21/26 Michigan vs. Duke
4/6/26 Michigan vs. UConn

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