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Injured Stars Vow to Play in Championship Game
7 Apr
Summary
- Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg and UConn's Solo Ball are injured.
- Both stars confirmed they will start in the championship game.
- Michigan aims to end a 26-year Big Ten drought.

Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg and UConn guard Solo Ball are both slated to start in Monday night's national championship game, despite suffering injuries during Saturday's Final Four matchups. Lendeborg injured his left ankle and knee five minutes into Michigan's victory, while Ball sprained his left foot during UConn's win.
Lendeborg, Michigan's leading scorer at 15.1 points per game, played additional minutes following his injury and expressed his commitment to playing in the championship. The Wolverines are striving to secure the program's second national title and the first for the Big Ten in 26 years.
UConn's Solo Ball, who was seen in a walking boot on Sunday, is also expected to play. The Huskies are pursuing their third championship under coach Dan Hurley within a four-year span. Both teams are pushing through injuries to compete for the ultimate prize.