As the 2026 Men’s NCAA Tournament nears its conclusion, a new leader has emerged in the race for the Most Outstanding Player award. Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg has officially overtaken Cam Boozer as the betting favorite, currently sitting at 2/1 odds.
Lendeborg leads a diverse field of contenders from the remaining powerhouse programs, including Arizona, Illinois, and UConn. Below are the current real-time odds for the 2026 NCAA Tournament MOP:
NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player Odds
- Yaxel Lendeborg (Michigan): 2/1
- Brayden Burries (Arizona): 13/4 (+325)
- Jaden Bradley (Arizona): 11/2 (+550)
- Keaton Wagler (Illinois): 13/2 (+650)
- Tarris Reed (UConn): 10/1
- Koa Peat (Arizona): 12/1
- Alex Karaban (UCONN): 16/1
- David Mirkovic (Illinois): 16/1
- Aday Mara (Michigan): 20/1
- Braylon Mullins (UCONN): 25/1
- Silas Demary Jr. (UCONN): 28/1
- Kylan Boswell (Illinois): 33/1
- Morez Johnson Jr. (Michigan): 33/1
- Andrej Stojakovic (Illinois): 50/1
- Solo Ball (UConn): 50/1
- Elliot Cadeau (Michigan): 66/1
- Ivan Kharchenkov (Arizona): 100/1