Inside Yaxel Lendeborg’s Family: Meet The Sisters Behind Michigan’s Star

All About Michigan Wolverines Star Yaxel Lendeborg's Sisters

Yaxel Lendeborg's sister, Yisendy Lendeborg, is also a basketball playerYaxel Lendeborg of the Michigan Wolverines during the Elite Eight of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on March 29, 2026, in Chicago.Credit: Gregory Shamus/GettyNEED TO KNOWUniversity of Michigan basketball player Yaxel Lendeborg has three sistersHis sister Yisendy plays basketball at Pennsauken High School, which Yaxel also attendedYisendy has spoken about how their…

Inside Yaxel Lendeborg’s Family: Meet The Sisters Behind Michigan’s Star

Yaxel Lendeborg has become one of the biggest names of March Madness — leading the Michigan Wolverines men’s basketball on a championship run. But behind the breakout performances and national spotlight is a tight-knit family that’s been with him every step of the way — especially his sisters. From Puerto Rico To The National Stage Lendeborg’s story starts far from the Final Four. Born in Puerto Rico to parents Yissel Raposo and Okary Lendeborg …