Yaxel Lendeborg exits Final Four matchup with apparent injury
By Ethan Stone
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Michigan star Yaxel Lendeborg had to exit Saturday night’s Final Four matchup against Arizona with an apparent lower-body injury. The standout forward was seen in obvious discomfort and was taken to the locker room following an out-of-control drive to the basket.
The play in question happened just before the midway point of the first half. Lendeborg originally returned to the Michigan bench with about 6 minutes remaining until halftime, then returned to the locker room a few minutes later.
Tracy Wolfson reported late in the first half that Lendeborg is dealing with the same ankle issue that he dealt with in the Big Ten tournament. The Wolverines, according to Wolfson, are going to re-evaluate Lendeborg before the start of the second half.
Here’s a look at the play which sent Lendeborg back to the locker room.
Keep in mind that prior to his exit, Lendeborg had picked up 2 early fouls and was already limited by head coach Dusty May. In other words, Lendeborg’s start to Saturday night’s contest could not have gone any worse.
And still, Michigan is rolling despite Lendeborg’s injury. The Wolverines took an early lead and never looked back, and so far Michigan has yet to trail an Arizona squad that hasn’t lost since mid-February.
Ethan Stone is a Tennessee graduate and loves all things college football and college basketball. Firm believer in fouling while up 3.
