Aug. 22, 2026, 2:03 p.m.
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LSU men’s basketball made an addition to its roster on Friday. According to a report from On3, Donovan Dent committed to the Tigers. The former UCLA guard was one of 73 players in California granted a temporary restraining order against the NCAA, allowing him to play for a fifth year. The addition is arguably the biggest since head coach Will Wade came to Baton Rouge. Dent fills an immediate need at the starting point guard spot for the upcoming season.
He averaged 13.3 points and 7.6 assists last year, his only one with the Bruins. Dent played his first three seasons of college basketball at New Mexico. He filled a critical reserve role as a true freshman before becoming a full-time starter. Over his four seasons, he averages 13.4 points per game on 48% shooting from the field and 33% from three-point range. Should Dent’s signing go through, LSU would have five players on its roster.
Divine Ugochukwu, Abdi Bashir, Austin Nunez, and Mouhamed Dioubate are the only players listed on the team website. Wade landed other commitments, but they’re awaiting eligibility decisions.
