Social media goes crazy after Michigan basketball lands the top-ranked player in the transfer portal

Dusty May and Michigan continues to pull elite talent out of the transfer portal. The Wolverines had already landed Elliott Cadeau from North Carolina and Moriz Johnson from Illinois. But that was just the start.

On Saturday morning, Michigan landed the top player out of the transfer portal after UAB's Yaxel Lendeborg committed to the maize and blue. The 6-9 forward was one of the top players in college basketball this past season. He averaged 17.7 points, 11.4 rebounds, and 4.2 assists, while shooting over 35% from deep. Lendeborg has similarities to Danny Wolf as in he can dribble, pass, and create his own shot.

The caveat to this commitment, is that Lendeborg is a projected late first to second round NBA Draft pick. He will go through the NBA Draft process to make sure that route isn't the way to go. Either way, May has shown he can land some big fish as Michigan's basketball coach.

After Michigan received his commitment, the internet went crazy. Here are some of the best reactions.

Dusty “Bad MF” May! 💯#GoBlue 〽️
— Mike Boynton (@thacoachmike) April 5, 2025

BREAKING: UAB forward transfer Yaxel Lendeborg has committed to Michigan!

The 6’9 240 pound senior averaged 17.7 points, 11.4 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 1.8 blocks on 52.2% shooting this season

Yaxel is the #1 ranked player in the transfer portal via 247sports and On3sports… pic.twitter.com/okhRrUdRr6
— uofmcoverage (@uofmcoverage) April 5, 2025

Oh my god LFG https://t.co/mFGgXxzQXy
— Scott Bell (@sbell021) April 5, 2025

Dusty May is cooking! #Michigan basketball recruiting in the transfer portal this off-season has been 🔥🔥🔥
— Brice Marich (@BriceMarich) April 5, 2025

Lendeborg, a projected first-round pick, was college basketball's most productive player. With the ability to handle, pass, shoot, and rebound in bunches, the 6'9 power forward has the type of two-way versatility, skill, and instincts NBA teams covet in the modern game. https://t.co/o215moalfu pic.twitter.com/piK4jE8cL2
— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) April 5, 2025

Michigan is getting a unique talent in Yaxel Lendeborg 👀

pic.twitter.com/i2Y5qrX15z
— Clayton Sayfie (@CSayf23) April 5, 2025

GO BLUEEE〽️ https://t.co/DcD52SbNR2
— Morez Johnson Jr. (@morezjohnsonJr) April 5, 2025

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