Lendeborg Plays Through Injury to Propel Michigan Past Arizona

In the first half, Lendeborg limped off the court after spraining his left MCL and aggravating a prior ankle injury. He returned with a trainer, walked on tip‑toes, and in nine minutes of the second half fired two 3‑pointers in an 80‑second span while grabbing two rebounds, accounting for 11 points in 10 minutes of play.

Coaches praised his grit, noting that if he can walk he will play in the national title game. Michigan’s depth was evident, but Lendeborg’s performance turned a solid team into a championship‑ready squad. The 6‑ft‑9 guard, a Big Ten Player of the Year and first‑team All‑American, remains a key factor for the Wolverines.