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Yaxel Lendeborg's Grit Leads Michigan to Championship Victory

4/20/2026

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Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg played through a sprained knee and ankle after an injury against Arizona to help his team.
His decision came despite the pain to pursue Michigan's first championship since 1989.
Teammate L.J. Cason encouraged him to consider his health but supported Lendeborg's determination.
In the title game against UConn, Lendeborg scored 13 points as Michigan won 69–63.

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Story summary

Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg played through a sprained knee and ankle after an injury against Arizona to help his team.
His decision came despite the pain to pursue Michigan's first championship since 1989.
Teammate L.J. Cason encouraged him to consider his health but supported Lendeborg's determination.
In the title game against UConn, Lendeborg scored 13 points as Michigan won 69–63.