Yaxel Lendeborg Breaks Down His UNREAL Journey to Michigan Basketball | The Lab

The Lab is BACK with Michigan Basketball Star Yaxel Lendeborg! Yaxel Lendeborg’s journey is nothing short of inspiring! Born in Puerto Rico, his path was shaped by resilience, his mom’s unwavering support, and his drive to succeed. From picking up a basketball in New Jersey to dominating at UAB, Yaxel shares how he transitioned from working in a warehouse to playing on the biggest stages, including Crisler Arena and Madison Square Garden. Hear his thoughts on NIL, his growth as a player, and how he balances life in Ann Arbor. Get the inside scoop on his gaming skills, favorite campus spots, and dreams beyond basketball. Don’t miss this incredible story of perseverance and passion. Go Blue! Learn more about our partnership with Champions Circle: https://www.collegesportsco.com/news/... FOLLOW CHAMP MEDIA HERE: ► TWITTER | https://x.com/ChampMediaCo ► TIKTOK |   / champmediaco   ► INSTAGRAM |   / champmediaco   ► YOUTUBE |    / @champmediaco   ► SPOTIFY | ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2tW4bh8... ► APPLE | ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/share/1Dr7P6... CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro 01:20 - Path to Michigan 04:22 - Personal Improvement 06:41 - Current Mindset 07:19 - Pre-Game Mindset 08:08 - Playing at Madison Square Garden 08:54 - 2K Scanning Experience 10:15 - Pregame Meals 12:47 - Managing Attention 14:33 - Professional Recovery Process 17:29 - Significance of Block M #michigan #big10 #ncaa #college #collegebasketball #sports #basketball #gameday #podcast #marchmadness #nba