Yaxel Lendeborg injury update: Michigan star expected to play championship game

INDIANAPOLIS – Michigan star Yaxel Lendeborg is expected to “give it a go” in the national championship game after he was injured in the Final Four on Saturday, April 4.

Coach Dusty May provided an update to his player on Sunday, April 5, after Lendeborg suffered a sprained MCL of his left knee and an injured ankle, per CBS Sports’ Tracy Wolfson. Lendeborg had an MRI earlier in the day and all imaging came back clean and he’ll be receiving treatment.

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“I’m sure he’ll give it a go tomorrow, but that’d be entirely up to him and the medical staff,” May said.

While concerning, Michigan was able to continue without its star as it dominated Arizona in the semifinal to punch its ticket to the national championship game. After the win, Lendeborg told reporters he is “playing Monday night regardless” against Connecticut, going for the Wolverines’ second national championship, and first since 1989.

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Morez Johnson Jr. #21 of the Michigan Wolverines dunks the ball against the Arizona Wildcats during the first half in the Final Four of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 04, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Michigan Wolverines forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) scores against the Arizona Wildcats in the first half during a semifinal of the Final Four of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium.

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Yaxel Lendeborg #23 of the Michigan Wolverines reacts with teammates against the Arizona Wildcats during the first half in the Final Four of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Lucas…

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