LAS VEGAS — The Wolverines delivered a TKO in the first two rounds of the Players Era to reach the title fight.

All that stood in No. 7 Michigan’s way of a tournament trophy and an additional $1 million NIL compensation was No. 12 Gonzaga.

But what was expected to be a heavyweight bout turned into another one-sided smackdown as Michigan pummeled Gonzaga, 101-61, in the Players Era championship game on Wednesday at MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Yaxel Lendeborg had 20 points and 11 rebounds to lead five double-digit scorers for Michigan (7-0), which shot 60% from the field, made 13 3-pointers and turned in another stellar two-way performance.

After racing out to a quick double-digit lead and building a 24-point halftime lead, the Wolverines sputtered out of the break. They turned it over on th

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