Yaxel Lendeborg WDs from draft, commits to Michigan
Mar 3, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; UAB Blazers forward Yaxel Lendeborg (3) drives to the basket during the second half against the Memphis Tigers at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images UAB transfer Yaxel Lendeborg withdrew from the NBA draft and committed to Michigan on Tuesday.
The 6-foot-9 forward, a projected first-round pick, confirmed his decision with ESPN.
The deadline for players to withdraw from the draft and maintain college eligibility is Wednesday at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Lendeborg has one season of eligibility remaining following stints with the Blazers (2023-25) and Arizona Western (2020-23).
He averaged 17.7 points, 11.4 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.8 blocks and 1.7 steals in 37 starts for UAB last season.
Lendeborg was named the American Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year and a first team All-AAC pick in both 2023-24 and 2024-25.
--Field Level Media
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