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Yaxel Lendeborg

Forward · Golden State Warriors · 6'8", 210 lb · Michigan · Drafted 11th overall, 2026
No. 11 pick (2026)2026 draft classMichigan
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In short

Yaxel Lendeborg is a forward the Golden State Warriors selected 11th overall in the 2026 NBA draft out of Michigan. An incoming rookie who makes his NBA debut in 2026-27 — projected role, ratings and outlook.

Matchup model · next gameLow confidenceSat, Nov 14
vsHouston RocketsDrop coverage
Proj. points
10.4
range 7.7–13.1
Line 10.5
49%
to go over
Team win
59%
113–111
Poi 10.4 Lean underReb 4.6 Lean overAss 2 Lean underPRA 17 Lean under
Likely on himAmen Thompson· 86 Perimeter DStrong defender
10+ pts55%15+ pts6%

Model lines Lendeborg at 10.4 pts (range 7.7–13.1) vs a 10.5 line — roughly a coin flip to clear it (49%).

Biggest edge: venue — home floor — small boost.

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Balladex Matchup Model — modeled from real roster ratings, scoring baselines & defender-matchup history. Schedule, availability & head-to-head samples are illustrative in this prototype; production wires live schedule, injury & player-tracking feeds. Not betting advice.
Scoring map · Yaxel’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 50% · Paint 21%
Rim — 50% of scoring, 41% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsTop of key 3 — 4% of scoring, 4% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 4% of scoring, 4% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsMid-range (L) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shotsPaint — 21% of scoring, 26% of shotsMid-range (R) — 7% of scoring, 10% of shots
  • Rim50%
  • Paint21%
  • Mid-range (R)7%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Yaxel Lendeborg was the 11th pick of the 2026 NBA draft, headed to the Golden State Warriors out of Michigan.

He hasn't played an NBA game yet — his debut comes in 2026-27. Everything here is a Balladex prospect projection until real box scores arrive.

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Draft
#11 2026
Michigan
Debut
2026-27
incoming
Role
Forward
projected
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Yaxel Lendeborg is an incoming 2026 first-round rookie forward for the Golden State Warriors.

Selected 11th overall out of Michigan in the 2026 NBA draft, Lendeborg will make his NBA debut in the 2026-27 season.

Because he has not played an NBA game, this page carries no season stats — only clearly-labeled Balladex prospect ratings and outlook, which update once real data lands.

Sources: 2026 NBA Draft results (NBA.com and multiple outlets); projections by Balladex.

BEYOND THE GAME

Beyond the game

Lendeborg joins the Golden State Warriors as part of the 2026 rookie class, out of Michigan.

PERSONALITY

The person

An incoming 2026 first-round forward out of Michigan.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Two-way wing prospect
Temperament
Steady
Leadership
53/100
Scoring54
Playmaking38
Rebounding50
Perimeter D46
Rim protection34
Spacing48
Athleticism60
Clutch46
11th pick, 2026Michigan
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The prospect projection

Lendeborg projects as a two-way wing prospect. These role ratings weight his 11th-overall billing and position — a starting estimate for an unproven rookie, not a verdict.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Draft
#11
2026, Michigan
Status
Incoming
debut 2026-27

Where he sits in history

2026Selected 11th overall by the Golden State Warriors.

Hardware

#11
2026 Draft pick
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Pre-debut (2026)

An incoming forward who debuts in 2026-27.

Yaxel Lendeborg's outlook is all projection right now. Balladex will replace these estimates with real numbers as his rookie season plays out.

Contract

Status
Rookie scale (incoming)
Bottom line

Promising 11th-overall prospect; check back once 2026-27 tips off.

FAQ

Quick answers

Where was Yaxel Lendeborg drafted?

Yaxel Lendeborg was selected 11th overall by the Golden State Warriors in the 2026 NBA draft, out of Michigan.

Does Lendeborg have NBA stats yet?

Not yet — he's an incoming rookie who debuts in the 2026-27 season. The ratings and outlook here are clearly-labeled Balladex projections until real box scores arrive.