Yaxel Lendeborg says goodbye to Michigan: 'This journey has been incredible'
Yaxel Lendeborg posted a farewell message on social media thanking all of those who made his one and only season at Michigan a memorable one.
Yaxel Lendeborg made three promises when he first arrived at Michigan. The Wolverines were going to win the Big Ten regular-season title . He was going to win Big Ten Player of the Year .
And Michigan was going to win the national championship . Check, check and check. That was all accomplished during the winningest campaign in Michigan men’s basketball program history and during what Lendeborg called “the best year of my life.
” On Wednesday, Lendeborg posted a farewell message on social media thanking all of those who were part of the memorable ride during his one and only season with the Wolverines. Thank you Michigan for the best year of my life! ❤️ Go blue forever !
〽️ pic. twitter. com/zTH1I8S1R9 — Yaxel Lendeborg (@Yaxel_Lendeborg) April 15, 2026 “As I reflect and prepare to take the next step in my career, I am so grateful,” Lendeborg wrote.