UCLA Gains 5-Star Transfer Donovan Dent

Donovan Dent, the Mountain West Player of the Year, has committed to UCLA, leaving New Mexico after a successful season where he averaged 20.4 points and 6.4 assists per game. Dent, originally from Corona, California, was a top recruit in the transfer portal and chose UCLA over other top programs like Kentucky and Gonzaga. His addition is seen as a major gain for UCLA, filling the gap left by Dylan Andrews, who entered the transfer portal. Dent's decision follows the departure of New Mexico's head coach Richard Pitino to Xavier, contributing to an exodus from the Lobos team. Meanwhile, Colby Brooks, a former Gonzaga player, is seeking a new team after playing a more significant role at San Diego and is in the transfer portal hoping to find a new opportunity for his final year.