Yaxel Lendeborg Withdraws From NBA Draft, Commits to Michigan
Key Takeaways
- Lendeborg withdrew from the 2025 NBA Draft to remain at Michigan.
- He transferred to Michigan from UAB, elevating the program's transfer portal class.
- NBA scouts viewed him as a potential late first-round pick before withdrawal.
Draft To Michigan
Yaxel Lendeborg withdrew from the 2025 NBA Draft to transfer from UAB to Michigan.
“Why Yaxel Lendeborg withdrawing from the 2025 NBA Draft to play for Dusty May at Michigan is right decision With Lendeborg making his way to Michigan, the expectations for Dusty May and company will be at an all-time high The offseason wins for Michigan coach Dusty May carried over into the week of the deadline to withdraw from the 2025 NBA Draft”
He was swayed by Michigan's promise to develop him, a seven-figure NIL offer, and the allure of contending for a national championship.
CBS Sports reported the NIL package was believed to be in the neighborhood of $3 million.
Michigan Transfer Portal
Michigan coach Dusty May has struck transfer portal gold for the second year in a row.
Lendeborg was the first five-star to commit through the portal.
Michigan's stock surged from 25-1 to 17-1 as a top national title contender.
NBA Prospects and NIL
Playing in the Big Ten and increasing draft stock were key factors in Lendeborg's decision.
“The month of May ended with a bang for Michigan fans”
NIL has changed the landscape, allowing players to remain in school and earn seven-figure deals.
247Sports ranked Lendeborg as a five-star compared to only Larry Legend.
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