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Donovan Dent involved in lawsuit for extra season of eligibility

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 3:05 AM

Last updated Jul 15, 2026

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Summary

Donovan Dent, a former UNM Lobo and UCLA point guard, is reportedly joining a multi-player lawsuit against the NCAA concerning new eligibility rules. The legal action aims to challenge the recently implemented 'five-for-five' rule, which restricts extra eligibility for certain college athletes. The lawsuit is set to be filed in the coming days and follows a recent court decision favoring other players granted an injunction to play for a fifth season. Dent, now living in Albuquerque, previously indicated a desire to focus on youth coaching, but has expressed interest in another year of college basketball following the current situation. The NCAA plans to appeal related decisions, indicating ongoing developments in the eligibility.

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By the Numbers

•Dent played three seasons for UNM and one at UCLA.
•The lawsuit challenges new NCAA eligibility rules for the 2026-27 season.
•A judge recently ruled in favor of players seeking a fifth year.
•NCAA is expected to appeal recent rulings related to eligibility.
•Dent has shown interest in playing under the new eligibility circumstances.

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3:05 AMYahoo Sports — Former Lobo Donovan Dent party to imminent lawsuit to play one more season of college basketball

What they're saying

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Donovan Dent may not be done with college basketball, after all. But that doesn’t necessarily mean he’ll be returning to the Lobos, even though he does now live in Albuquerque. The former three-year UNM Lobo star point guard who played this past season at UCLA, where it was presumed he was playing his fourth and final season of college basketball, will be a party on a multi-player lawsuit ...
— Yahoo Sports

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