Lendeborg's Michigan Gamble Pays Off in NCAA Tournament

0:00On March 17th, Yaxal Lindoborg, the Big Ten player of the year, passed up a massive offer from Kentucky to join Michigan last year. The Wildcats reportedly dangled between $7 million and $9 million in name, image, and likeness money to land the top transfer portal. Prospect, but he chose Ann Arbor for reasons beyond the cash. Coming from UAV, Lindoborg said he grew up without big money and was content with whatever Michigan provided. The amount he got there remains under wraps, but his decision looks smart now as he's thriving on the court. He's putting up 14.6 points, seven rebounds, and more than three assists per game for the Wolverines, ranking high on all those stats. That play has Michigan sitting as a number one seed in the NCAA tournament, gearing up to face the winner of powered versus UMBC in the first four. Meanwhile, Kentucky had a middling season at 21 wins and 13 losses, landing a number seven seed. They'll tip off against Santa Clara on Friday in the big dance.

1:02With Michigan chasing their first title since 1989, Lindoborg's gamble could lead to championship glory as the tournament heats up.