Yaxel Lendeborg sprained ankle in Big Ten final. What's his status for NCAA Tournament?
Yaxel Lendeborg sprained his ankle in the Big Ten final, but the All-American says he's good go for NCAA Tournament first round vs. Howard.
Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg is a bit banged up heading into the NCAA Tournament. The first-team All-American told reporters after the Wolverines' loss to Purdue in the Big Ten tournament final he suffered a low-ankle sprain in the game, but he didn't need x-rays and would be fine going forward. REQUIRED READING: Michigan determined to turn Purdue 'pain' into March Madness gain "I don't know when our next game is," Lendeborg told reporters.
"But I know no matter how I feel I'm going to be good to go for that game. " The top-seeded Wolverines play No. 16 Howard at 7:10 p.
m. , Thursday, in the first round of the Midwest Region. Howard beat UMBC, 86-83, in First Four on Tuesday night.
Lendeborg, a first-year transfer from UAB, has lived up to the hype after being the most sought-after transfer portal recruit last offseason. The 6-9 do-it-all forward is averaging 14. 6 points with 7 rebounds and 3.