Yaxel Lendeborg vows to play in national championship after Final Four injury
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Key Points:
- Michigan graduate forward Yaxel Lendeborg suffered a knee injury after awkwardly landing on an Arizona player's foot during a game, experiencing severe pain and frustration.
- Lendeborg's injury is suspected to be a medial collateral ligament (MCL) sprain, with MRIs scheduled for further evaluation.
- Following Lendeborg's exit, Michigan briefly allowed Arizona a 7-0 run, but the Wolverines relied on their roster depth to maintain competitiveness.
- Senior guard Roddy Gayle Jr. stepped up to fill the void left by Lendeborg, emphasizing the team's adaptability and confidence in Lendeborg's recovery for the upcoming game.
- Despite the injury setback, Michigan remains focused on their goal of winning the National Championship, with players motivated to support each other in critical moments.
