Who is Yaxel Lendeborg's girlfriend? Meet Tacarra Shyann and her relationship timeline with NBA Draft prospect

While NBA fans are focused on where Yaxel Lendeborg will hear his name called during the 2026 NBA Draft, many have also become curious about the woman who has been by his side throughout his basketball journey. The former Michigan star has become one of the most fascinating stories in this year's draft class. After a winding path through junior college, UAB and eventually Michigan, Lendeborg transformed himself into a projected first-round pick and one of the biggest risers in college basketball.

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Yahoo Sports reports: While NBA fans are focused on where Yaxel Lendeborg will hear his name called during the 2026 NBA Draft, many have also become curious about the woman who has been by his side throughout his basketball journey. The former Michigan star has become one of the most fascinating stories in this year's draft class. After a winding path through junior college, UAB and eventually Michigan, Lendeborg transformed himself into a projected first-round pick and one of the biggest risers in college basketball.