Social media reacts to sluggish start for Michigan star Yaxel Lendeborg
By David Wasson
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The UConn Huskies made no secret that it would have to somehow limit the stellar talents of Michigan star Yaxel Lendeborg in Monday night’s NCAA Tournament championship game.
The Huskies did just that through the first half at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis – limiting Lendeborg to just four points. Despite Lendeborg’s tough start, the Wolverines led UConn 33-29 at the break.
Lendeborg warmed up without showing visible effects Monday night and took the floor against UConn without a visible brace on either joint – though he knee was wrapped. Lendeborg started the game, but he was 1-for-5 from the field (missing two 3-point attempts) and scoring from the field for the first time on a layup with 3:06 to play. Lendeborg also made two free throws and committed two fouls while playing all 20 minutes.
“I feel awful, I feel super weak right now. I cant make anything,” Lendeborg said to sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson as the teams headed to the locker room. “Ah man, I’m trying to push through obviously because championship game and all that, but man. I’m missing plays I don’t usually miss, I’ve had many opportunities to take advantage of smaller defenders, haven’t been able to do it.”
Social media reacted to Lendeborg’s tough start. Here’s some of the best reaction we found:
We’re in for a great finish. Here’s a look at the latest odds to win, via Kalshi:
An APSE national award-winning writer and editor, David Wasson has almost four decades of experience in the print journalism business in Florida and Alabama. His work has also appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times and several national magazines and websites. His Twitter handle: @JustDWasson.
