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Wolverines Win Championship, Boost NBA Draft Prospects

4/11/2026

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The Michigan Wolverines won the men's national championship, boosting players' draft prospects ahead of the June NBA draft.
Analysts expect several Wolverines to be drafted early in the June NBA draft.
Bleacher Report's Zach Buckley predicts Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan's power forward, will be selected by the Golden State Warriors at No. 11.
Lendeborg is 24 and could provide immediate contributions, addressing the Warriors' forward need.

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Story summary

The Michigan Wolverines won the men's national championship, boosting players' draft prospects ahead of the June NBA draft.
Analysts expect several Wolverines to be drafted early in the June NBA draft.
Bleacher Report's Zach Buckley predicts Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan's power forward, will be selected by the Golden State Warriors at No. 11.
Lendeborg is 24 and could provide immediate contributions, addressing the Warriors' forward need.