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After a Sweet 16 run that ended to Auburn, Michigan men's basketball is only going up under Dusty May. The former FAU coach has shown his willingness to bring in elite players from both the high school ranks and the transfer portal.

College Basketball News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / April 13

Breaking down the chances Michigan's top portal commit ends up in Ann Arbor

Dusty May and the Michigan basketball program were flying high after securing the commitment of UAB power forward Yaxel Lendeborg. The elite talent was the top-rated portal player for the 2025 cycle and rated as the number two portal transfer of all-time.

College Basketball News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / April 10

Michigan basketball or NBA Draft: Where Danny Wolf and Yaxel Lendeborg are projected in '25 NBA Draft

The Michigan men's basketball team has a couple of players it's waiting decisions on. Wolverines' forward Danny Wolf hasn't made an official decision, but head coach Dusty May expects Wolf to chase his dreams and head to the NBA Draft.

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The Naismith College Player of the Year is an annual basketball award given by the Atlanta Tipoff Club to the top men's and women's collegiate basketball players. It is named in honor of the inventor of basketball (in 1891), Dr. James Naismith.Can you name every men's college basketball player who has won the Naismith Award?

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College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / April 6

2-Time AAC DPOY Finds New Home, Will He Return To College Or Remain In NBA Draft?

Former UAB star forward Yaxel Lendeborg had a busy Saturday. Lendeborg told ESPN’s Jonathan Givony that he has committed to Michigan despite already entering the 2025 NBA draft.

College Basketball News / A Sea of Blue / April 5

Yaxel Lendeborg to Michigan; Kentucky contacts Alabama’s Mouhamed Dioubate

Lendeborg will head north for his next step. Could Dioubate be the next option for Kentucky? The transfer portal is heating up, and with the college hoops season almost over, the Kentucky Wildcats have been active in trying to round out the roster for the 2025-26 season.

College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 5

Kentucky missed out on the transfer portals best player

While Kentucky received a commitment from Pittsburgh transfer guard Jaland Lowe on Saturday, they missed out on a very talented forward who is no doubt the best overall player in the portal.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / April 5

UAB standout Yaxel Lendeborg transfers to Michigan, will test draft waters

Yaxel Lendeborg, listed by 247Sports as the No. 1 transfer player in the nation, has committed to Michigan. The 247Sports transfer portal listings confirmed the move on Saturday.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 5

Michigan lands top transfer-portal hooper

Michigan head coach Dusty May has picked up a massive transfer-portal addition who could help the Wolverines compete in March Madness next season.

Kentucky lands massive transfer portal commit

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College Basketball News / BYU Cougars on SI / April 5

A Pair of BYU Basketball Transfer Targets Commit to Other Schools

It's transfer portal season for the BYU basketball season. The Cougars have various scholarship to fill over the next few months. BYU started by taking big swings after some of the portal's top players like UAB transfer Yaxel Lendeborg and Georgia transfer Silas Demary Jr.

College Basketball News / Hoops Rumors / April 5

Yaxel Lendeborg entering draft while maintaining eligibility

UAB power forward Yaxel Lendeborg, who led the Blazers in points (17.7), rebounds (11.4), assists (4.2), steals (1.7) and blocks (1.8) per game this past season, plans to enter the 2025 NBA draft while maintaining his college eligibility, he tells Jonathan Givony of ESPN.

College Basketball News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / April 2

UAB Star May Be Pricey, but Should Be Worth It for Hogs

There's not a whole lot not to like about UAB transfer Yaxel Lendeborg. That is except the potential price tag he's probably going to bring with him. Arkansas is currently listed as one of the teams in on Lendeborg in addition to the Kentucky Wildcats and the usual high dollar suspects around college basketball.

College Basketball News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / April 1

Michigan battling Kentucky for the top-rated player in the portal

UAB transfer forward Yaxel Lendeborg is currently considered the gem of the transfer portal, with many top analysts rating him as the number one prospect in the portal.

College Basketball News / A Sea of Blue / April 1

Positive update for Kentucky on Yaxel Lendeborg, who has already met with Mark Pope

One analyst thinks Lendeborg could make a decision this week. If Indianapolis is a house of horrors for Kentucky, then Chicago could be a Survivor Sanctuary for the Wildcats.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 1

Kentucky Enters Transfer Portal Battle for UAB Star Yaxel Lendeborg

The Kentucky Wildcats are wasting no time in their pursuit of one of the hottest names in the transfer portal. UAB’s Yaxel Lendeborg has emerged as a prime target for high-major programs, with Kentucky among the first to reach out.

College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 1

Mark Pope flew to Chicago to meet with the best player in the transfer portal

Mark Pope is trying to hit some home runs in the transfer portal by bringing in elite talent, and one player he is going after is former UAB Blazer Yaxel Lendeborg.

College Basketball News / A Sea of Blue / March 31

Major transfer Yaxel Lendeborg drawing interest from Kentucky

Lendeborg will go down as one of the best players to enter the portal this year, but will he even play college basketball next season? We’re still in the early stages of transfer portal season with more and more quality players entering the portal each day.

College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / March 18

2025 NBA Draft: Yaxel Lendeborg is Making Draft Noise

Unfortunately, the UAB Blazers didn’t make the NCAA Tournament as they fell short to the Memphis Tigers in the AAC tournament in the championship game.

College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / March 17

UAB's Yaxel Lendeborg Has a Decision to Make

Alabama-Birmingham (known as UAB) has one of the best-kept secrets in all of college basketball in superstar forward Yaxel Lendeborg, who just finished a no-holds-barred domination of the American Athletic Conference Tournament.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / February 17

Pistons Land ‘Historically Productive’ Player in 2025 Mock NBA Draft

The Detroit Pistons are no longer playing for ping pong balls in a sweepstakes for a generational talent. After several seasons of being in the discussion for having a chance at the No.

College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / February 17

UAB's Yaxel Lendeborg Shows Versatility While Raising Value

In UAB’s 85-78 victory over South Florida on Sunday, Feb. 16, senior forward Yaxel Lendeborg continued to build on his fast-rising draft value. He has been on a strong run in conference play, and this most recent game may have been his most productive of the season.

College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / January 30

NBA Draft: UAB's Yaxel Lendeborg Shines Versatility, Physical Upside

UAB’s Yaxel Lendeborg delivered one of the strongest performances of his career last night, leading the Blazers to a 78-68 win over Tulsa. This game showcased his all-around versatility as he scored a career-high 28 points while making a significant impact on the defensive end.