Michigan All-American Yaxel Lendeborg left Saturday’s Final Four matchup with what the TNT broadcast reported were both ankle and knee issues.
Lendeborg left the game in the first half as Michigan held a 28-14 with 8:41 remaining in the first half. His immediate status was not clear.
Lendeborg rolled his right ankle after appearing to step on the foot of Arizona’s Motiejus Krivas on a drive to the basket.
Yaxel Lendeborg looks to be in pain after that drive.
Hope he’s okay 🙏pic.twitter.com/66QZs0Vsi8
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) April 5, 2026
He was in obvious pain as he landed on the court and was slow to get up. He was fouled on the play and was able to shoot free throws before limping off the court to the Michigan locker room.
Arizona reeled off seven straight points after he left the game to cut Michigan’s lead to 28-21.
Lendeborg was able to briefly return to the Michigan bench before the end of the half, but again limped off the court before halftime.
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