Donovan Dent transfers from UCLA to LSU for 2026 season
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 1:04 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
UCLA transfer guard Donovan Dent has committed to LSU for the 2026-27 season, following a productive year with the Bruins, where he averaged 13.3 points and 7.6 assists per game. Dent is among the players granted a fifth year of eligibility due to ongoing lawsuits. This move marks a key addition for LSU head coach Will Wade, who has also secured commitments from other players, including Dent's former teammate Skyy Clark. Dent had briefly announced his retirement from basketball but has reversed that decision to join the Tigers. LSU continues to await NCAA clearance for several additional recruits.
- •Donovan Dent averaged 13.3 points and 7.6 assists at UCLA.
- •He is granted a fifth year of eligibility due to lawsuits.
- •LSU secures commitments from Skyy Clark and others.
- •Dent previously announced retirement from basketball.
- •LSU awaiting NCAA clearance for multiple recruits.
- 1:04 AMYahoo Sports — Donovan Dent commits to LSU Tigers
- 11:27 PMYahoo Sports — UCLA transfer guard Donovan Dent commits to LSU
"UCLA transfer guard Donovan Dent, one of the top players in the portal, has committed to LSU, he told On3. The 6-foot-2 senior averaged 13.3 points and 7.6 assists per game this past season for the Bruins. He was among the 73 players in California granted a temporary restraining order against the NCAA, effectively giving […]
"The former UK Basketball recruit is now joining another SEC program.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 1:04 AMDonovan Dent commits to LSU Tigers
The former UK Basketball recruit is now joining another SEC program.
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 11:27 PMUCLA transfer guard Donovan Dent commits to LSU
UCLA transfer guard Donovan Dent, one of the top players in the portal, has committed to LSU, he told On3. The 6-foot-2 senior averaged 13.3 points and 7.6 assists per game this past season for the Bruins. He was among the 73 players in California granted a temporary restraining order against the NCAA, effectively giving […]
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