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Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg Projected Eighth in 2026 NBA Draft

4/7/2026

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Yaxel Lendeborg, a forward from Michigan, is projected to be the eighth overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft by the Memphis Grizzlies.
He averaged 17.7 points, 11.4 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game, impressing scouts during March Madness.
Other teams interested in Lendeborg include the Boston Celtics, Toronto Raptors, Brooklyn Nets, Washington Wizards, and Indiana Pacers.
The NBA Draft is scheduled for late June, following the NCAA Tournament.

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Yaxel Lendeborg, a forward from Michigan, is projected to be the eighth overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft by the Memphis Grizzlies.
He averaged 17.7 points, 11.4 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game, impressing scouts during March Madness.
Other teams interested in Lendeborg include the Boston Celtics, Toronto Raptors, Brooklyn Nets, Washington Wizards, and Indiana Pacers.
The NBA Draft is scheduled for late June, following the NCAA Tournament.