"Neither Solo Ball nor Yaxel Lendeborg was expected to practice Sunday as they focused instead on getting as much treatment as possible, even as teammates insisted the stars would play Monday night."
"Lendeborg played just five minutes of the first half before getting hurt in Saturday's 91-73 victory over Arizona, finishing with 11 points and three rebounds in 15 minutes."
"When Lendeborg was asked whether missing Monday night's game was a possibility, he emphatically told reporters, 'absolutely not.'"
"May said MRI results came back clean Sunday, indicating that Lendeborg's injuries, while concerning, may not prevent him from playing."
UConn's Solo Ball and Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg are dealing with injuries ahead of the national championship game. Ball has a sprained left foot, while Lendeborg has an injured left ankle and knee. Both players are focusing on treatment rather than practice. Coaches are optimistic about their participation, with Lendeborg determined to play despite his injuries. He had a limited performance in the previous game but remains a key player for Michigan, having been named the Big Ten's Player of the Year.
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