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Michigan's Lendeborg Expected to Play in Championship Game

Published April 5, 2026 · Updated April 5, 2026 · Yahoo Sport

Michigan star Yaxel Lendeborg is expected to play in Monday's national championship game against UConn despite suffering a sprained MCL and ankle injury in the Final Four.

After an MRI showed no structural damage, Lendeborg confirmed he will play regardless of the injury. The Wolverines defeated Arizona to advance to the title match, where they face the Huskies at 8:50 p.m. ET.

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