Gonzaga’s backcourt picture may have changed again, and this time the news comes with a major twist.
After the recent departure of sophomore point guard Mario Saint-Supery back to Spain, the Bulldogs were already dealing with a fresh hit. Then KRQE News in Albuquerque reported something far more intriguing from The Donovan Dent Camp at Legacy Academy: former New Mexico and UCLA lead guard Donovan Dent said he is now pursuing a fifth year of college eligibility from the NCAA.
Dent, a 6-2, 185-pound 22-year-old, had previously said in May that he was retiring from basketball. That makes this new push a significant reversal, and one that could have immediate ripple effects for Gonzaga if it goes through.
Dent’s college résumé is already packed. At New Mexico, he was named Mountain West Conference Player of the Year and earned Honorable Mention All-American recognition in the 2024-25 season. Last year at UCLA, he averaged 13.3 points, 7.6 assists, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.7 steals across 35 games.
Gonzaga’s staff had been in contact with Dent during the 2025 offseason, so this development is the kind of news that would grab their attention fast. A move to Los Angeles is not in the cards for either side, according to 247 Sports’ Kris Johnson, which keeps the focus elsewhere.
If Dent does take this fight all the way through, he’ll be represented by attorney Ryan Downton. Aaron Heisen of Southern California News Group was told Downton has already helped 15 athletes secure injunctions in Ohio and 11 in Colorado for a fifth year of college eligibility.
If Dent’s bid falls apart, the transfer portal still has a few point guard names worth watching. Oregon junior Wei Lin is one. Providence senior Jason Edwards is another, and he is also seeking another season of college eligibility.
There’s also Michigan junior L.J. Cason, who entered the portal on July 13 after coach Dusty May left for the Dallas Mavericks. But Cason’s torn ACL from late February makes him a poor fit for immediate backcourt help, since a typical recovery takes 9-to-12 months.
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