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UCLA's Donovan Dent leaves Big Ten semifinal with apparent calf injury
Star guard exits game as Bruins look to clinch tournament finals berth
Mar. 14, 2026 at 8:18pm
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UCLA guard Donovan Dent was forced to leave the Bruins' Big Ten Tournament semifinal matchup against Purdue due to an apparent calf injury. Dent was seen grabbing his calf as he walked to the locker room in the closing minutes of the first half, and no official update has been provided by the team yet on the severity of the injury.
Why it matters
Dent is a key player for UCLA, and his absence would be a significant blow to the Bruins' chances of advancing to the Big Ten Tournament championship game. The team is already without forward Tyler Bilodeau, so losing another starter would make their path to the finals much more difficult.
The details
CBS reporter Tracy Wolfson provided the update on Dent's injury, saying he was seen grabbing his calf as he walked to the locker room. No official word has come from UCLA on the severity of the injury or Dent's status for the remainder of the game.
- Dent left the game in the closing minutes of the first half.
The players
Donovan Dent
A star guard for the UCLA Bruins men's basketball team.
Tyler Bilodeau
A forward for the UCLA Bruins men's basketball team who is already out with an injury.
Tracy Wolfson
A CBS reporter covering the Big Ten Tournament semifinal game.
What they’re saying
“UCLA already without Tyler Bilodeau, and now, they are without Donovan Dent, who is in the locker room. He was grabbing at his calf as he walked in. No official word, though, from UCLA. I will bring one as soon as they bring one to me.”
— Tracy Wolfson, CBS Reporter (CBS)
What’s next
UCLA will provide an update on the severity of Donovan Dent's calf injury and his status for the remainder of the Big Ten Tournament semifinal game against Purdue.
The takeaway
Dent's injury is a significant concern for UCLA as they look to advance to the Big Ten Tournament championship game. The Bruins will need to find a way to overcome his absence if he is unable to return to the game.
