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Final Four: Yaxel Lendeborg vows to play vs. UConn after finishing win over Arizona with MCL, ankle injuries — ‘I’m gonna play unless I can’t walk’
Michigan All-American Yaxel Lendeborg returned to Saturday’s Final Four win over Arizona after suffering knee and ankle injuries and vowed after the game to play in Monday’s NCAA title game against UConn.
Lendeborg confirmed postgame that he sprained his left MCL and injured his ankle on a fall in the first half. He missed most of the first half, but returned to play briefly in the second half of Michigan’s runaway win.
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He hit two 3s in the opening minutes of the second half to help Michigan extend its lead as the Wolverines cruised to a 91-73 victory.
Lendeborg left the court with 13:32 remaining and Michigan holding a 66-45 lead. He briefly returned later in the half, but finished the game on the bench with a wrap around his knee as Michigan was comfortably in control.
Lendeborg finished with 11 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal in 14 minutes while shooting 3 of 4 from the floor. The attention now turns to his health and availability for Monday’s championship game against UConn, which beat Illinois in Saturday’s first Final Four game.
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Lendeborg: ‘I’m gonna play unless I can’t walk’
Lendeborg told TNT after the game that he’s confident he’ll play Monday night.
“Coach said at worst, like MCL sprain,” Lendeborg said. “ And obviously, I rolled my ankle. I’m gonna push through. There’s no way I’m missing the game on Monday night, no matter what goes on.
“I’m gonna play unless I can’t walk at all.”
Lendeborg maintained a noticeable limp as he walked of the court following Michigan’s win.
Lendeborg in pain after scary fall
Lendeborg left the game with his injuries as Michigan held a 28-14 lead with 8:41 remaining in the first half. He rolled his left ankle after stepping on the foot of Arizona’s Motiejus Krivas on a drive to the basket.
He was in obvious pain as he stood up from his fall. He was fouled on the play and was able to shoot free throws before limping off the court to the Michigan locker room.
Lendeborg was able to briefly return to the Michigan bench before the end of the half, but again limped off the court before halftime. He didn’t return until the second half.
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Arizona reeled off seven straight points after he left the game to cut Michigan’s lead to 28-21. But Michigan withstood the run and went into halftime with a 48-32 lead. The Wolverines dominated the second half despite the limitations of their best player.
Lendeborg is critical to Michigan’s hopes of beating UConn in Monday’s title game. A senior forward, Lendeborg has averaged 15.2 points, 7 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.3 blocks and 1.2 steals this season while shooting 52% from the field and 37.2% from 3.
He’s a consensus first-team All-American and was named Big Ten Player of the Year while leading Michigan to a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament. He’s been Michigan’s most valuable player while leading the Wolverines in a dominant NCAA tournament run to the Final Four and, now, to the title game.
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Arizona boy named Disneyland’s one billionth guest on his 8th birthday in memorable ceremony
An Arizona boy received the present of a lifetime while celebrating his birthday at the Happiest Place on Earth when he was honored as the one billionth guest at the California theme park.
Andres Robles, 8, walked through the gates of Disneyland Resort Friday morning ready to celebrate his 8th birthday with his parents when he received the heartfelt surprise, DisneyParksBlog reported.
The birthday boy and his parents Alejandra and Jose attended a ceremony at the Main Street USA train station platform where the beaming 8-year-old unveiled a sign showcasing the updated population of the theme park.
“Population 1,000,000,000,” read the sign.
Fittingly, Mickey and Minnie Mouse were in attendance for the special ceremony, as well as their friends Daisy and Donald Duck.
The birthday celebrations for the youngster continued after the ceremony when he was gifted with a VIP tour guide for the day — which can start at a whopping $3,500 for the luxury service.
The lucky family was treated to a tour of Walt Disney’s private apartment located on park grounds as well as the new Soarin’ Across America attraction commemorating America’s 250th birthday.
“The Robles family visit is just one of the many lifelong memories that have been created here at Disneyland Resort,” the blog wrote.
“From vacations and reunions to birthdays and more, generations of families and friends have come to Disneyland Resort to have fun together.”
Disneyland Resort — which encompasses Disneyland and Disney California Adventure — celebrated its 70th anniversary last year.
Known as the Happiest Place on Earth, Disneyland “has served as the inspiration behind the creation of more Disney theme parks and experiences across the globe,” according to DisneyParksBlog.
“Today, Disneyland continues its legacy as a worldwide icon and industry leader in entertainment and theme park experiences.”
“The resort continues to invest in creativity, technology and innovation to bring storytelling to new heights, while fulfilling Walt Disney’s vision that ‘Disneyland will never be complete as long as there is imagination left in the world,’” the blog added.
Why Brewers’ Jacob Misiorowski is unlikely to appear in all-star game
Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski probably won’t pitch in the all-star game despite his amazing season, and here’s why
PHOENIX – The Milwaukee Brewers begin an 11-game, 10-day road trip by taking on the Arizona Diamondbacks on July 3.
Follow along for live updates as Kyle Harrison (8-1, 2.57) faces Jose Cabrera (0-1, 3.60) in the pitching matchup.
What time is the Brewers game tonight?
Time: 8:45 p.m. CT.
What channel is the Brewers game on?
AppleTV+
What is the Brewers record?
53-32.
Brewers lineup
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Diamondbacks lineup
- Ketel Marte 2B
- Geraldo Perdomo SS
- Corbin Carroll RF
- Gabriel Moreno C
- Lourdes Gurriel Jr. LF
- Nolan Arenado 3B
- Ildemaro Vargas 1B
- LuJames Groover DH
- Tommy Troy CF
Brewers probable pitchers and schedule
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