Donovan Dent Transfers to UCLA, Filling Key Point Guard Role

The Mountain West Player of the Year returns to his home state, bolstering UCLA's roster for the 2025-2026 season.

Donovan Dent, a standout guard from New Mexico, has committed to UCLA through the transfer portal.
Dent averaged 20.4 points, 6.5 assists, and shot 40.9% from three-point range during his award-winning 2024-2025 season.
He is expected to step into the starting point guard role for UCLA, following Dylan Andrews' departure earlier this week.
Dent's decision marks a return to his home state of California, where he previously played at Corona Centennial High School.
UCLA coach Mick Cronin previously recognized Dent's talent, encouraging New Mexico to recruit him before UCLA's roster needs aligned.