UCLA's Donovan Dent Shines in Another Big Game

Dent, a transfer from New Mexico, continues to impress in his senior season with the Bruins.

Feb. 25, 2026 at 4:56pm

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Donovan Dent, a senior guard for the UCLA Bruins, had another standout performance in a recent game. Dent, who was an honorable mention All-America selection and the Mountain West Conference Player of the Year last season at New Mexico, opted to return home to Southern California to play his final year of college basketball with the Bruins.

Why it matters

Dent's success is a boost for the UCLA basketball program, which is looking to make a deep run in the NCAA tournament this season. As a transfer, Dent has provided valuable experience and leadership to the team.

The details

In the game, Dent said the opposing defense was "just giving" him open three-point shots, which he was able to capitalize on. Dent's ability to score from the perimeter has been a key part of his game this season.

  • The game took place on February 25, 2026.

The players

Donovan Dent

A senior guard for the UCLA Bruins basketball team, who transferred from the University of New Mexico where he was an honorable mention All-America selection and the Mountain West Conference Player of the Year last season.

Mick Cronin

The head coach of the UCLA Bruins basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“The reason I was shooting so many threes, they were just giving them to me”

— Donovan Dent, UCLA Bruins Guard

The takeaway

Donovan Dent's success this season has been a bright spot for the UCLA basketball program, as the team looks to make a deep run in the NCAA tournament. Dent's ability to score from the perimeter has been a key part of his game, and his leadership and experience as a transfer have been valuable assets for the Bruins.