Golden State Warriors select Yaxel Lendeborg with the No. 11 pick in the 2026 NBA draft

The Golden State Warriors selected Yaxel Lendeborg with the 11th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday at Barclays Center. Lendeborg, a multi-time defensive award winner, averaged 15.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 3.2 assists for the national champion Michigan Wolverines. The prospect expressed excitement about joining the Warriors and learning from veteran star Steph Curry.