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Yaxel Lendeborg Named AP National Player of the Week After MVP Run Lifts No. 3 Michigan to 7-0

The UAB transfer's two-way surge in Las Vegas vaulted unbeaten Michigan into the national spotlight.

Overview

  • Lendeborg earned The Associated Press men's national player of the week for Week 4 on Tuesday.
  • He was also named the Big Ten player of the week on Monday following his tournament performance.
  • He averaged 17.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 2.0 steals and 1.3 blocks as Michigan won three Players Era games by at least 30 points.
  • Michigan beat San Diego State, No. 20 Auburn and No. 11 Gonzaga by a combined 110 points to improve to 7-0.
  • The senior is in his first Michigan season after transferring from UAB, with offseason reporting noting he withdrew from the 2025 NBA Draft to make the move.