An NBA team had UAB forward Yaxel Lendeborg ranked as the fifth-best prospect on its draft board, according to a report from HoopsHype published Wednesday. The 6-foot-9 senior averaged 17.7 points, 11.4 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per game for the Blazers last season, earning Conference USA Player of the Year honors. Lendeborg's combination of size, rebounding, and rim protection has drawn interest from multiple front offices ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft. The specific team that placed him fifth was not disclosed in the report.
NBA Team Ranked Yaxel Lendeborg Fifth on Draft Board, per HoopsHype
