'An NBA player playing in college': Yaxel Lendeborg continues March dominance
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Key Points:
- Michigan graduate forward Yaxel Lendeborg entered the Sweet Sixteen game against Alabama with extra motivation, partly due to not being recruited by Alabama in the transfer portal, a claim refuted by Michigan coach Dusty May.
- Lendeborg delivered a dominant performance, scoring 23 points on a highly efficient night, maintaining a 60-60-90 shooting percentage through three NCAA Tournament games.
- Teammates praised Lendeborg's consistent dominance and versatility, with junior center Aday Mara comparing his play to that of an NBA player in college.
- Despite Michigan's streaky overall performance, Lendeborg remained a steady offensive force throughout both halves, adapting his aggression based on the defense he faced.
- Junior guard Elliot Cadeau highlighted Lendeborg as one of the best scorers in the country over the last two games, emphasizing his ability to perform at a high level consistently.
