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Bruce Pearl: $1M NIL Didn't 'Warm Up' Recruit
27 Nov
Summary
- Auburn offered $1 million in NIL for Yaxel Lendeborg.
- Bruce Pearl stated the offer did not entice the player.
- Lendeborg is a highly sought-after transfer portal target.

Bruce Pearl, reflecting on Auburn's past recruiting efforts, disclosed a significant NIL offer that failed to land a key target. The former Auburn coach revealed that a seven-figure NIL package was extended to transfer forward Yaxel Lendeborg.
Pearl admitted that the substantial $1 million offer, intended to secure Lendeborg from the transfer portal, was ultimately unsuccessful. He candidly stated that the proposal "didn't even warm him up," indicating the player was not enticed by the financial incentive.
Lendeborg, who transferred to Michigan, was a highly coveted prospect after two strong seasons at UAB. He is currently averaging 15.0 points and 7.4 rebounds per game.




