UAB Blazers

UAB Blazers

24-13 - 3rd in American
UAB star forward Yaxel Lendeborg has officially entered the transfer portal, sources told ESPN's Jeff Borzello. One of the most productive frontcourt players in the country the last two seasons, averaged a double-double both campaigns. UAB star forward Yaxel Lendeborg has officially entered the transfer portal, sources told ESPN's Jeff Borzello. One of the most productive frontcourt players in the country the last two seasons, averaged a double-double both campaigns.

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Lendeborg's 22 lead UAB over Santa Clara in NIT 88-84 Lendeborg's 22 lead UAB over Santa Clara in NIT 88-84

— Yaxel Lendeborg had 22 points in UAB's 88-84 victory over Santa Clara on Sunday in the second round of the NIT.

Lendeborg's 16 lead UAB past Saint Joseph's (Pa.) 69-65 in NIT Lendeborg's 16 lead UAB past Saint Joseph's (Pa.) 69-65 in NIT

— Yaxel Lendeborg had 16 points and 17 rebounds in UAB's 69-65 victory over Saint Joseph's (Pa.) on Wednesday in the NIT.

Christian Coleman rocks the rim with slam dunk Christian Coleman rocks the rim with slam dunk

Christian Coleman rocks the rim with slam dunk

Memphis' Dain Dainja goes coast-to-coast for a layup Memphis' Dain Dainja goes coast-to-coast for a layup

Dain Dainja grabs a rebound and goes coast-to-coast for a layup.

Lendeborg's double-double helps UAB advance to AAC title game with 66-56 win over North Texas Lendeborg's double-double helps UAB advance to AAC title game with 66-56 win over North Texas

— Yaxel Lendeborg scored 23 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to lead No. 3 seed UAB to a 66-56 victory over No. 2 seed North Texas on Saturday night in an American Athletic Conference Tournament semifinal.

American Standings

TEAM W L GB OVR
Memphis 79.9 - 6 29
North Texas 68.0 2.5 9 27
UAB 82.2 6 13 24
Tulane 74.5 9.5 15 19
East Carolina 75.8 9 14 19
Florida Atlantic 78.7 10.5 16 18
Temple 78.8 10.5 15 17
Wichita State 74.0 9.5 15 19
South Florida 74.4 14.5 19 13
Tulsa 71.3 15 20 13
UTSA 76.7 15 19 12
Rice 70.3 14.5 19 13
Charlotte 70.5 17 22 11
Full Standings

2021 Team Leaders

Offense

  • Points Per Game

    Yaxel Lendeborg
  • Assists Per Game

    Yaxel Lendeborg
  • Field Goal Percentage

    Yaxel Lendeborg

Defense

  • Rebounds Per Game

    Yaxel Lendeborg
  • Steals Per Game

    Yaxel Lendeborg
  • Blocks Per Game

    Yaxel Lendeborg