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Assessing UCLA Void Left by Tyler Bilodeau and Donovan Dent Unraveling the holes that Donovan Dent and Tyler Bilodeau left.

MARCH 31 • SI.COM

Closes career with 11 points, nine dimes Dent closed with 11 points (2-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), two rebounds, nine assists and one steal over 38 minutes during Sunday's 73-57 loss to UConn.

Impact Despite entering the NCAA Tournament with a calf injury, Dent played 78 of a possible 80 minutes in the first two rounds. He struggled a bit from the field (6-for-26) and didn't have Tyler Bilodeau (knee) to help him out down low, so the numbers were a bit behind the hot stretch Dent closed the regular season with. Still, the senior will close a solid collegiate career with 1400 career points and 493 career assists.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

UCLA Bruins take on UCF Knights in first round of NCAA Tournament

The UCLA Bruins play in the first round of the NCAA Tournament against the UCF Knights

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

UConn wants to show in March it's still the top dog out of the Big East

St. John's has won the last two Big East regular-season titles and conference tournaments

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

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MARCH 17 • FOX SPORTS

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Feeling '100%' ahead of Madness Dent (calf) told reporters he's "feeling 100 percent" ahead of March Madness, per Bruin Report Online.

Impact Dent got banged up in UCLA's loss to Purdue in the Big Ten Tournament Semifinals. It was reported that he'd return for the NCAA Tournament, and then subsequently reported that he was probable. However, after hearing it from the man himself, it's safe to assume Dent is ready to roll and will have no restrictions as the Bruins kick off their March Madness run against UCF on Friday night. That's huge for UCLA, as Dent has been one of the facilitators in the Big Ten this season, averaging 13.5 points and 7.6 assists.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest: Selection Sunday: Duke, Arizona, Michigan and Florida claim No. 1 seeds in men's bracket

The men’s March Madness bracket is set, and Duke, Arizona, Michigan and Florida have claimed the four No. 1 seeds in the tournament

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

Probable for first round Dent (calf) is expected to be available for UCLA's first-round game of the 2026 NCAA tournament, per Jeff Goodman of The Field of 68.

Impact While slated to be available in the 2026 NCAA tournament, Dent remained far from a certainty in terms of first-round availability until Sunday, following his most recent update. UCLA's team has significantly improved with him manning the point, backed up by the Bruins returning to March Madness in part to his 13.5 points and 7.6 assists per game.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Cluff scores 17, comes up big down stretch as No. 18 Purdue beats UCLA to reach Big Ten title game

Oscar Cluff had 17 points and 14 rebounds, and No. 18 Purdue beat short-handed UCLA 73-66 to advance to the Big Ten championship game

MARCH 14 • Associated Press

Will return for NCAA Tournament Dent (calf) is slated to return for the NCAA Tournament, per Connor Morrissette of 247Sports.com.

Impact Dent hurt his calf in the Big Ten Tournament semifinal loss to Purdue, but he's reportedly going to be available when UCLA starts its NCAA Tournament run next week. That's huge news for the Bruins, who appear to have avoided disaster with their star point guard who averages 13.8 points, 3.0 rebounds and 7.8 assists.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't return in loss to Purdue Dent (calf) didn't return after getting injured in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals loss to Purdue.

Impact Dent supplied two points and one assist across nine minutes before he was taken to the locker room with a calf injury. He ultimately returned to the Bruins' bench, but didn't check back into the game as UCLA fell short in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals. He'll look to heal up - and for a Friday or Saturday NCAA Tournament draw for UCLA - as the Bruins gear up for March Madness.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Banged up in Big Ten semis Dent (calf) was knocked out of UCLA's clash with Purdue in the Big Ten Tournament semifinal, per Adam Zagoria of NJ.com.

Impact Dent was initially set to the locker room for the Bruins, but he's since managed to return to UCLA's bench. However, he's reportedly sporting long sleeves and appears unlikely to return to action. He logged nine minutes in the first half, notching two points and one assist. The star starting point guard would be a crucial injury for UCLA heading into the NCAA Tournament.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

UCLA plays in Big Ten Tournament against the Purdue

The UCLA Bruins and No. 18 Purdue Boilermakers square off in the Big Ten Tournament

MARCH 14 • Associated Press

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MARCH 14 • FOX SPORTS

Provides 23 points, 12 dimes Dent ended with 23 points (8-18 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, 12 assists and four steals in 38 minutes during Friday's 88-84 win over Michigan State.

Impact Dent has not been the dominant scorer he was last year with New Mexico, but he is certainly finding his way to close out his lone season with the Bruins. In his last three games, the 6-2 senior has provided 20.0 points on 53.2 percent from the field, 6.0 rebounds and 10.3 assists. UCLA meets Purdue on Saturday. Dent provided 23 points and 13 assists in the Jan. 20 win over the Boilermakers.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Dent, Perry lead way as UCLA holds off No. 8 Michigan State despite Bilodeau's injury

Donovan Dent had 23 points and 12 assists, Trent Perry scored 22 and UCLA held off No. 8 Michigan State 88-84 in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals despite losing star Tyler Bilo...

MARCH 14 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Donovan Dent makes triple-double history as UCLA tops Rutgers Deadspin | Donovan Dent makes triple-double history as UCLA tops Rutgers

MARCH 13 • DEADSPIN.COM

Deadspin | Big Ten tournament roundup: Donovan Dent's triple-double lifts UCLA Deadspin | Big Ten tournament roundup: Donovan Dent's triple-double lifts UCLA

MARCH 13 • DEADSPIN.COM

Michigan State Spartans play in Big Ten Tournament against the UCLA Bruins

The No. 8 Michigan State Spartans and UCLA Bruins meet in the Big Ten Tournament

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Notches triple-double Dent chipped in 12 points (6-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt), a season-high 10 rebounds, 12 assists and one steal across 39 minutes during Thursday's 72-59 win over Rutgers.

Impact Dent did it all in the win over the scrappy Scarlet Knights. His previous high in rebounds was six and he had his ninth double-digit assist game. The Bruins move on to play Michigan State on Friday. Dent was limited to six points in the Feb. 17 loss to the Spartans, but had five rebounds, four assists and three steals.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Dent's triple-double helps UCLA beat Rutgers 72-59 at Big Ten Conference Tournament

Donovan Dent had 12 points, 12 assists and a career-high 10 rebounds — the first triple-double in the history of the Big Ten Conference Tournament — to help sixth-seeded UCLA beat...

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Donovan Dent leads UCLA blowout win of rival USC Deadspin | Donovan Dent leads UCLA blowout win of rival USC

MARCH 8 • DEADSPIN.COM

Dent erupts for 25 as UCLA crushes reeling USC 89-68 at Galen Center

UCLA finished the regular season with a runaway win over USC

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

USC hosts Perry and UCLA

UCLA visits the USC Trojans after Trent Perry scored 20 points in the Bruins' 72-52 victory against the Nebraska Cornhuskers

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

UCLA plays USC after Perry's 20-point game

UCLA visits the USC Trojans after Trent Perry scored 20 points in the Bruins' 72-52 win against the Nebraska Cornhuskers

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

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Dent, Perry lead way as UCLA holds off No. 8 Michigan State despite Bilodeau's injury

Michigan State Spartans play in Big Ten Tournament against the UCLA Bruins

Dent's triple-double helps UCLA beat Rutgers 72-59 at Big Ten Conference Tournament

Dent erupts for 25 as UCLA crushes reeling USC 89-68 at Galen Center

USC hosts Perry and UCLA

UCLA plays USC after Perry's 20-point game