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U-M rides Lendeborg's all-around show into Elite 8

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Yaxel Lendeborg sends his defender to the court, then buries a step-back triple for Michigan. (0:18) CHICAGO -- Nearly three minutes into the second half of No. 1 seed Michigan's Round of 16 win over fourth-seeded Alabama, Yaxel Lendeborg stole an inbounds pass under the Crimson Tide basket and spotted Nimari Burnett streaking down the opposite sideline. Channeling his inner Kevin Love, Lendeborg buzzed a 65-foot outlet pass from the low block that hit Burnett perfectly in stride at the opposite 3-point line, and the senior guard dunked home the ball. Somewhere, Tom Brady smiled at the timing and anticipation. "Absolutely," Lendeborg said with a halogen grin when asked if he felt like a quarterback. "I didn't play quarterback, but I know when we played around outside, I was playing [quarterback]." The moment showcased a night when Lendeborg did a bit of everything to help the Wolverines stave off a feisty Crimson Tide team, winning 90-77 on the strength of a stout second half.…

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