6 most important UConn, Michigan players in national championship game

Both Michigan and UConn are banged up entering the national championship game on Monday, April 6. Wolverines star Yaxel Lendeborg , a first-team All-American this season, was limited to 14 minutes in Michigan's Final Four win over Arizona after suffering a knee injury in the first half. He also re-aggravated his ankle, stemming from earlier in the season in the Big Ten Conference Tournament.

Meanwhile, multi-year starting UConn guard Solo Ball's status is also unknown. Ball was seen with a boot on his foot during April 5's walkthrough, and coach Dan Hurley said he was unavailable for practice. REQUIRED READING: Michigan vs UConn prediction, spread: Who is favored to win national championship?

Both teams could look a bit different when they square off at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, or at least less than 100% healthy for the final game of the season. Here's a look at our six most important players for the national championship between No. 1 seed Michigan and No.

2 UConn: Most important players of Michigan vs UConn national championship game Yaxel Lendeborg In one way or another, Lendeborg's presence will be felt — or it won't. The 6-foot-9 forward was one of the best players in college basketball this season, averaging 15. 1 points with 6.