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LSU pursues former UCLA guard Donovan Dent after eligibility TRO

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 8:57 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

LSU pursues former UCLA guard Donovan Dent after eligibility TRO

Summary

LSU is actively seeking former UCLA point guard Donovan Dent following a temporary restraining order regarding his eligibility. This comes shortly after LSU secured a commitment from Skyy Clark, another former UCLA player. Dent, who was the Mountain West Player of the Year and averaged 13.4 points and 5.5 assists, had previously announced his retirement from basketball but is now considering another season. LSU is viewed as a frontrunner in acquiring him, potentially strengthening their roster as they enter Will Wade's second season with the program.

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Key Details

•LSU targeting Donovan Dent after TRO on his eligibility.
•Dent averaged 13.4 points and 5.5 assists in his career.
•LSU recently committed former UCLA guard Skyy Clark.
•Dent previously retired from basketball before reconsidering.

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8:57 PMYahoo Sports — LSU ‘extremely aggressive’ in pursuit of Big Ten point guard after eligibility TRO

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More reinforcements could be on the way for the LSU Tigers, heading into year one of Will Wade‘s second tenure with the program. Just days after landing a commitment from former UCLA guard Skyy Clark, another former Bruin could potentially be on their way to Baton Rouge. Per Field of 68’s Jeff Goodman, ‘LSU has […]
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