Donovan Dent, New Mexico transfer guard, commits to UCLA, Mick Cronin

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Xavier’s season came to an end in Milwaukee Friday night after an 86-73 loss to No. 6 Illinois at Fiserv Forum.

Many Xavier Musketeers fans hoped new head coach Richard Pitino would bring his leading scorer at New Mexico this past season, 6-foot-2 guard Donovan Dent, to XU.

Dent, considered one of the best players available in the transfer portal, announced via Instagram Friday night that he’s headed to UCLA to play for Mick Cronin’s Bruins. Dent is from California.

Joe Tipton reported via Twitter/X that Dent chose UCLA over Kentucky and Gonzaga.

Dent, the Mountain West Conference Player of the Year, ranked 12th in Division I in scoring with 20.4 points per game. He had 17 points on 8-of-13 from the field and eight assists in New Mexico’s 72-64 win against the Bruins in November.

Dent scored 21 points in the Lobos’ NCAA tournament win over Marquette, and 14 points in their Round of 32 loss to Michigan State.

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Publish date : 2025-03-29 06:10:00

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