Yaxel Lendeborg injury updates: Michigan star hobbles to locker room after hurting ankle, knee in Final Four
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Michigan couldn't have started much hotter against Arizona in Saturday's Final Four matchup, but Wolverines star Yaxel Lendeborg ran into a couple of hiccups along the way.
Two fouls in the first two minutes sent Lendeborg to the bench for an extended stretch, and he was forced to exit the game with an injury once he returned.
Lendeborg limped back to the locker room at Lucas Oil Stadium, concerning Michigan fans as the Wolverines pursued a return to the national championship game for the first time since 2018.
Here's what you need to know about Lendeborg's injury and status going forward.
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Yaxel Lendeborg injury update
Lendeborg landed awkwardly on Motiejus Krivas' shoe and appeared to turn his ankle, leaving him in significant pain. He would come out of the game and walk back to locker room.
While the TBS broadcast reported Lendeborg would have his ankle taped and likely return, it was soon reported that Michigan's training staff was also looking at the senior's knee. Lendeborg's knee injury is an MCL sprain, according to TBS.
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Michigan jumped out to a 14-point lead at one point in the first half, but Arizona immediately went on a 9-0 run after Lendeborg left the game. Lendeborg returned to the bench later in the first half, still walking gingerly, but he quickly returned to the locker room.
The TBS broadcast reported the ankle is more of a concern than the knee, as it's a reaggravation of an injury suffered during the Big Ten Tournament. Lendeborg did, however, return to the court for the start of the second half despite still moving gingerly.
If Michigan wins, the tight turnaround could be a concern. The Wolverines would play at 8:50 p.m. ET on Monday night, making for a quick window of less than 48 hours to recover.