Michigan's Lendeborg Rejects $7M Kentucky Offer

0:00On March 16, Michigan, forward, Yaxxel-Lendaborg recently revealed that Kentucky offered him between $7 and $9 million last off-season 2. Join their team through the transfer portal. The 6 foot 9-4 were turned it down and committed to Michigan under coach Dusty May in April of last year. This comes amid the rise of name, image and likeness deals and revenue sharing, turning top college athletes into millionaires. Other schools like Arkansas, BYU and Auburn also pursued Lendaborg after he entered the portal following two strong seasons at UAB. He even met with Kentucky's coach Mark Pope in Chicago during the process. Earlier this week, Lendaborg shared these details in an interview with the Associated Press. Lendaborg has thrived at Michigan this season, averaging 14.4 points, 7 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game while. Shooting over 50% from the field. The 23-year-old earned Big 10 player of the year honors and helped the Wolverines finish

1:00with 31 wins and just 3 losses, securing a top seed in the NCAA tournament. That kind of money for one player raises eyebrows, potentially making him the highest paid in college basketball. Some wonder if details got lost in translation, but it underscores how NIL and revenue sharing have exploded compensation for elite talents. Meanwhile, Lendaborg's stock has risen even higher, with projections putting him as the first round NBA draft pick this summer, possibly around the 17th spot. As Michigan eyes a national title run, he's set up for both college glory and a pro career.