Yaxel Lendeborg's Big Decision: Michigan's Star Player

0:00On March 19th, Yaxal Lindeborg has become the standout star for Michigan basketball after transferring their last year. The center spent three years at Arizona Western and two at UAB before joining the Wolverines, where he quickly proved to be the top player in the big. Ten and one of the best in college hoops. Last offseason, Lindeborg had huge offers from top programs, including Kentucky, who dangled up to $9 million in name, image, and likeness, money to lure him. They were ready to make him the highest paid player in the sport, starting talks around $7 million. But he chose Michigan anyway, taking about one-third of that amount to play under coach Dusty May. It was still enough to change his life, helping him cover his mom's bills and buy her a new car. Lindeborg grew up without much, so any deal felt like a win. On the court, he's delivered big time, averaging 14.4 points, seven rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game. He earned a Big Ten player of the year, and consensus all-American honors, powering Michigan to an undefeated start until January and a number one.

1:07National ranking in February. The Wolverines grabbed the Big Ten regular season crown, but fell short in the conference tournament. Now there are number one seed facing Howard on Thursday in the NCAA tournament, and Lindeborg's impact could carry them deep into March madness. Made in AI.