
Michigan Wolverines’ Trio Heads to NBA in Historic Draft Night
The 2026 NBA Draft saw the University of Michigan’s Morez Johnson Jr., Yaxel Lendeborg and Aday Mara selected in the opening round, each landing with a different NBA franchise.
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The 2026 NBA Draft saw the University of Michigan’s Morez Johnson Jr., Yaxel Lendeborg and Aday Mara selected in the opening round, each landing with a different NBA franchise.

Three Michigan players were selected in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft, and emerging stars are already shaping expectations for the 2027 draft.

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The 2026 NBA draft night turned into a celebration for the University of Michigan, as three of its recent standouts heard their names called in the opening round. Aday Mara, Morez Johnson Jr. and Yaxel Lendeborg were all selected among the first 12 picks, sparking excitement across the league and among Wolverines fans.
Morez Johnson Jr., Yaxel Lendeborg and Aday Mara became the first trio of lottery picks from Michigan in a single draft, capping a record‑breaking season for the Wolverines.

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The Golden State Warriors used the 11th pick in the NBA Draft to select Yaxel Lendeborg, a 24‑year‑old wing praised for his defensive range and ability to play multiple forward positions.

In a recent interview, the newly drafted Golden State Warriors guard Yaxel Lendeborg revealed a strong aversion to Michigan State, citing a perfect record against the Spartans and a firm pledge never to wear their colors.

Yaxel Lendeborg’s selection by the Golden State Warriors marks the culmination of a collegiate career defined by dominance over Michigan State and a draft‑night twist involving his former coach.

Three University of Michigan players were selected in the first round of the 2026 NBA draft, ending a 36‑year drought and cementing the program’s return to elite status.

Yaxel Lendeborg, the 11th overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft, is set to begin a new chapter with the Golden State Warriors, where he will learn from Stephen Curry and Draymond Green after a celebrated college career at Michigan.
The 2026 NBA Draft saw Michigan's top prospects — Morez Johnson Jr., Yaxel Lendeborg and Aday Mara — chosen within the first fifteen picks, marking a milestone for the program and capping a record‑breaking campaign.

Aday Mara, the 7‑foot‑3 Spaniard who transferred from UCLA to Michigan, emerged as a defensive anchor and a projected lottery pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.

Selected 11th overall in the 2026 NBA draft, Yaxel Lendeborg brings a decorated college résumé, elite defensive upside and a comparison to some of the league's most versatile forwards.

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