Lendeborg's Tourney Heroics Catch NBA Scouts' Eyes
Yaxel Lendeborg has been a force for the UAB Blazers all season long, but his performance in the Conference USA championship game really put NBA scouts on notice. The 6'9" junior forward from New Jersey dominated the glass, pulling down 16 rebounds to go along with 14 points and 4 assists in the Blazers’ 85-69 rout of Temple.
Lendeborg’s rebounding prowess has been his calling card. He was named the Conference USA Defensive Player of the Year after averaging a double-double with 14.