Donovan Dent seeks return to college basketball after brief retirement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 9:45 PM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
Former UCLA point guard Donovan Dent has applied for a fifth year of NCAA eligibility after retiring in May. Initially considering his basketball career over, Dent stated his desire to give back to the youth in his community. However, encouragement from coaches and family has prompted him to explore another season. While a possible return to UCLA exists, it is not guaranteed, as eligibility is still under review. Dent averaged 13.3 points and 7.6 assists during his single season with the Bruins and helped the team reach the NCAA Tournament's second round.
- •Donovan Dent retires from basketball in May.
- •Applied for NCAA fifth year of eligibility.
- •Encouraged by coaches and family to return.
- •Averaged 13.3 points and 7.6 assists at UCLA.
- •Eligibility decision still pending.
- 9:45 PMYahoo Sports — Former UCLA guard Donovan Dent eyeing college basketball return after shocking retirement in May
"While one Bruins player left Westwood for the NBA Draft, Donovan Dent appeared ready to leave basketball all together when he retired in May. Two months later, that certainty is...
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