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Three Michigan Stars Declare for the 2026 NBA Draft
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Three Michigan Stars Declare for the 2026 NBA Draft

NBA Draft On SI·Jed Katz·about 1 month ago
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With winning comes recognition and hype, and the Michigan Wolverines have been building NBA Draft notoriety all year long. The 2026 national champions have multiple prospects to be selected this year, many of whom will likely go in the first round. Yaxel Lendeborg capped off his college basketball career in incredible fashion. He projected to go within the top 20 and maybe even the lottery. However, three of Michigan's supplementary stars declared for the 2026 NBA Draft. The most notable of the group (in terms of prospect hype) is Morez Johnson Jr., who announced his decision while maintaining college eligibility. While the move allows him to return to the NCAA, Johnson has major potential as a defensive spark plug, averaging 13.1 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game this past season. The 6-foot-9 forward plays off the ball to contribute offensively, but he has made his mark as a physical, athletic talent on the glass and in the paint.…

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