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The University of Michigan's basketball program secured a national title and set program records, with several players signing NBA contracts and preparing for training camps.
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.
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.
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.
A look at the 25 players who have shaped Michigan basketball since 1989, highlighting their contributions, accolades and lasting impact on the program.
An exploration of the metrics that crowned Michigan's top players, the stories behind their triumphs, and the lasting impact on the Wolverines' basketball legacy.
John Blackwell, a former Wisconsin standout, chose Duke and the NBA Draft over a childhood dream of playing for Michigan, citing transfer‑credit hurdles and a shifting roster as the reasons he could not return to Ann Arbor.