Donovan Dent Transfers to UCLA After Standout Season at New Mexico

The Mountain West Player of the Year returns to Southern California, joining UCLA as its starting point guard for the 2025-2026 season.

Donovan Dent, named the Mountain West Player of the Year, has committed to UCLA after entering the transfer portal earlier this week.
Dent averaged 20.4 points and 6.5 assists per game during his junior season at New Mexico, ranking among the top 15 nationally in both categories.
His decision to transfer follows the departure of New Mexico head coach Richard Pitino to Xavier, which influenced Dent to explore new opportunities.
UCLA coach Mick Cronin, who previously scouted Dent in high school, secured him to fill the starting point guard role vacated by Dylan Andrews, who entered the transfer portal.
Dent's move reflects his desire to return closer to home in Southern California and play in a system that emphasizes his strengths as a dynamic playmaker.