Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Yaxel Lendeborg across Basketball, Football.
The recent Las Vegas Summer League concluded with several breakout performances that have elevated the fantasy basketball projections of key prospects, including Wilson’s shooting surge, Boozer’s all‑around game, Lendeborg’s MVP accolade and Gonzalez’s increased role with the Celtics.
The 2026‑27 college basketball season opens with a historic game in Rome, featuring a 76‑team NCAA Tournament field. As programs navigate coaching changes, roster overhauls and health concerns, fans brace for fresh narratives and unexpected outcomes.
The 2026 Summer League concluded with spectacular displays of skill, highlighted by Yaxel Lendeborg's MVP award and Caleb Wilson's record‑setting debut.
Three Michigan alumni were selected in the first round, and many of the season’s top performers either faced or played for the Wolverines, creating a unique web of matchups that defined the draft’s early story.
Mike Boynton Jr. was promoted to permanent head coach of the Michigan Wolverines with a two‑year contract. Former coaches, NBA stars and current players voiced strong support, while only junior guard L.J. Cason remains undecided about his future.
The University of Michigan announced that Mike Boynton Jr. will lead its men's basketball program, bringing a proven track record of success and a roster poised for national contention.
Mike Boynton's promotion from interim to permanent head coach marks a pivotal moment for Michigan basketball, as he aims to build on a strong record of player advancement and team achievements.
Mike Boynton Jr. has been promoted to head coach of the University of Michigan’s men’s basketball team, drawing praise from former coaches and players who believe his experience and player‑development skills will revitalize the program.
Mike Boynton Jr. transitions from assistant to head coach at Michigan, bringing a winning pedigree and NBA talent development.
The University of Michigan announced that Mike Boynton Jr. will lead the Wolverines, bringing a championship pedigree and a defensive identity after a meteoric rise.
Mike Boynton Jr. has been appointed head coach of the University of Michigan men’s basketball program, inheriting a program that has just completed a record‑breaking two‑year stretch.
Former Michigan players Yaxel Lendeborg, Morez Johnson Jr. and Kobe Bufkin delivered eye‑catching performances in the Las Vegas Summer League, highlighting their potential for the new NBA season.
In his first Summer League game, Morez Johnson Jr. posted 27 points, eight rebounds and a series of defensive highlights, underscoring the potential the Dallas Mavericks see in the newly drafted big man.
Reports indicate that Drew Williamson, a longtime assistant to Dusty May at Michigan, may be on the verge of joining the Dallas Mavericks, a move that would reunite him with former Wolverines standout Morez Johnson Jr. and impact the university's coaching dynamics.
Maliq Brown, a Duke standout, credits his high school football experience for shaping his defensive instincts, a trait that earned him ACC Defensive Player of the Year and a two‑way contract with the Spurs.
A clutch basket by freshman point guard Trey McKenney clinches the title despite coach Dusty May's departure, setting the stage for a potentially historic era.
After a modest 2025–26 campaign and the exit of head coach Dusty May, Oscar Goodman has chosen to remain with the Wolverines, aiming to expand his role and help sustain Michigan’s national ambitions.
Three former Michigan standouts hear their names called in the 2026 NBA Draft, each landing in a situation that could shape their early careers.
From Ole Miss landing Australian guard Ben Henshall to Texas securing top offensive and defensive talents, the 2026 transfer portal has produced a wave of high‑profile moves that could redefine the power‑conference picture.
A freshman point guard's game‑winning basket not only secured a national title but also set the stage for a promising next season amid coaching change and NBA draft anticipation.
Eleven former Michigan players are set to compete in the NBA Summer League, each navigating new contracts and team assignments.
After a modest freshman campaign that saw him log 1.4 points per game, Oscar Goodman has elected to stay with the Michigan Wolverines, citing a desire to expand his role under interim head coach Mike Boynton Jr. The decision comes as the program works to fill the void left by Dusty May’s departure to the NBA.
In his second NBA Summer League appearance, Maliq Brown delivered a jaw‑dropping block against former Michigan standout Yaxel Lendeborg, a play that underscores Duke’s defensive expectations and recalls the team’s late‑season win over the Wolverines.
Will Tschetter, a former Michigan basketball player, has signed with the Portland Trail Blazers for the NBA Summer League after a standout season in Australia.