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NBA/2026 Draft/Yaxel Lendeborg

Yaxel Lendeborg

PF · Michigan · Sr

PF
PFMichigan1st Round Talent
Overall
#12
Projected
Round 1
Height
6'8.75"
Weight
241.4 lbs
Age
23
NBA Comparison: Jaren Jackson Jr.

Combine Measurements + Testing

Curated from ESPN / NBA.com / Babcock Hoops

All measurements taken without shoes (NBA combine convention).

Anthropometric Measurements

Height
6'8.75"
Weight
241.4 lbs
Wingspan
7'3.25"
Standing Reach
9'0.5"
Wing→Height Ratio
1.080
1.06+ is elite

Captured Jun 17, 2026.

Overview

Versatile senior forward who earned Big Ten Player of the Year and Consensus All-American honors. Lendeborg impacts the game on both ends with 14.7 PPG, 6.9 RPG, and 1.8 BPG while shooting 51.5% from the field and 36.1% from three. Took a unique path through JUCO and UAB before breaking out at Michigan.

Strengths

+Big Ten Player of the Year, Consensus All-American
+Elite efficiency — 51.5% FG, 36.1% from three, 83.0% FT
+Versatile defender — 1.8 BPG and 1.1 SPG
+Strong passing for a big — 3.2 APG

Weaknesses

-Age concern — 23 years old (born Sept 30, 2002)
-Non-traditional path (JUCO, UAB transfer) raises development questions
-Half-court offensive creation is limited

College Stats

SeasonSchoolGPMPGPPGRPGAPGSPGBPGFG%3P%FT%
2025-26Michigan3630.214.76.93.21.11.851.536.183.0

Awards & Honors

Big Ten Player of the YearConsensus All-American
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