Yaxel Lendeborg injury update: Michigan star leaves Final Four game, getting ankle, knee checked
Yaxel Lendeborg left Michigan's Final Four game vs. Arizona and is reportedly getting his ankle and knee checked. Latest updates here:
Michigan men's basketball is off to a strong start against No. 1 Arizona in the Final Four, but the Wolverines have lost a big part of their scoring. Wolverines guard Yaxel Lendeborg limped off the court at Lucas Oil Stadium and headed immediately into the tunnel in the first half to get tended to by Michigan's medical staff.
He appeared to have twisted his ankle on the previous play after stepping on the foot of Wildcats forward Motiejus Krivas while going to the basket for a layup. The broadcast later added his knee was hurt on the play as well. REQUIRED READING: Michigan vs Arizona basketball live updates, Final Four game score, highlights "I just got word that Yaxel Lendeborg is getting iced and ankle retaped and will be back as soon as they complete that," CBS Sports reporter Tracy Wolfson said on the broadcast.
Yaxel Lendeborg is in some discomfort after this drive pic. twitter. com/1wBSI4B33X ā CBS Sports College Basketball š (@CBSSportsCBB) April 5, 2026 The absence of Lendeborg, who picked up two fouls less than 90 seconds into the game, was immediately felt by the Wolverines, as the Wildcats went on a quick 9-0 run to get themselves back in the game.
He exited the game with five points on 1-of-2 shooting from the field to go along with a rebound and a steal. Here's the latest on Lendeborg's injury: Yaxel Lendeborg injury update Lendeborg appeared to have twisted his left ankle after going up for a layup at the 8:51 mark of the first half against Arizona in the Final Four. After Lendeborg hit both free throws, Michigan coach Dusty May took his veteran guard off the court.