US EditionEx-New Mexico guard Donovan Dent ready to shine at UCLA as one of college basketball's top transfers
2025 Mountain West Conference player of the year Donovan Dent joins UCLA, bringing strong defense and playmaking to the Bruins' backcourt alongside transfer Skyy Clark.
- UCLA guard Donovan Dent, the 2025 Mountain West Conference player of the year, joins UCLA as one of college basketball's top transfers embracing its storied program.
- After entering the transfer portal, Donovan Dent chose UCLA partly due to his relationship with Mick Cronin, UCLA coach, and Riverside, California's proximity to the campus.
- Last season Donovan Dent averaged 20.4 points and 6-9 assists, and scored 17.5 points in two NCAA Tournament games, showcasing his scoring ability.
- He can team with Skyy Clark, Louisville transfer, to give UCLA a speedy backcourt; they combined for 31 points this month in a 67-60 exhibition win over San Diego State, and Mick Cronin noted drawing fouls matters.
- He wants to build on last season's success, as Donovan Dent aims to replicate New Mexico's NCAA Tournament run while his defense accelerates UCLA's offense.
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Yakima Herald-RepublicTransfer portal addition Donovan Dent makes No. 12 UCLA a threat for deep run in the NCAAs
UCLA coach Mick Cronin dipped into the transfer portal, a once-unheard of move for the 11-time national champions, for the second straight season and came up with a big catch — Donovan Dent. The guard from New Mexico automatically makes…
UCLA Shares Big Donovan Dent Update Ahead of Exhibition Game vs. UC Irvine
Earlier this April, the No. 12 UCLA men’s basketball team made a major addition by signing New Mexico transfer Donovan Dent to a grant-in-aid agreement. Head coach Mick Cronin praised him, saying, “We are continuing to build out our roster for next season, but signing Donnie is a huge piece for our program.” As the Bruins prepare for their exhibition matchup against UC Irvine, Dent’s arrival has given UCLA fans a reason to believe in a stronger …
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Ex-New Mexico guard Donovan Dent ready to shine at UCLA as one of college basketball's top transfers
UCLA guard Donovan Dent embraces the responsibility that comes with playing for one of college basketball’s most storied programs. The former New Mexico guard grew up not far from UCLA's campus and admired former Bruins point guard Lonzo Ball. Dent…
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