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Donovan Dent Powers UCLA's Rise Ahead of NCAA Tournament

3/15/2026

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Donovan Dent, UCLA point guard, has improved this season after a rocky start.
After adapting to Mick Cronin's system, Donovan Dent posted 23 points and 13 assists against Purdue on January 20.
In seven games, he has 77 assists and six turnovers, lifting UCLA's offense to elite status.
Dent's leadership will be crucial for the NCAA Tournament, as UCLA relies on a five-out lineup that beat four top-10 teams.

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Story summary

Donovan Dent, UCLA point guard, has improved this season after a rocky start.
After adapting to Mick Cronin's system, Donovan Dent posted 23 points and 13 assists against Purdue on January 20.
In seven games, he has 77 assists and six turnovers, lifting UCLA's offense to elite status.
Dent's leadership will be crucial for the NCAA Tournament, as UCLA relies on a five-out lineup that beat four top-10 teams.