"With a sudden burst, Donovan Dent accelerated toward the basket for a layup while absorbing contact that sent him tumbling to the baseline. With an outstretched hand, Dent blocked a shot to trigger a fast break that he ended with his own long jumper. With a flick of the wrist, Dent made almost every three-pointer he took. Everything UCLA's point guard did Tuesday during a roughly 80-minute summer workout open to reporters showed his ability to elevate his new team."
""He felt like I could fit right into that system and he just needed someone he could trust with the ball in their hand," Dent said, "and I feel like that was what I could bring to the table. So we talked about that, we talked about playing a lot of pick and rolls, and he's been doing that a lot in practice. So I'm excited to see what we're gonna get going during the season.""
Donovan Dent displayed scoring, defensive, and playmaking versatility during a summer workout, finishing layups through contact, blocking shots, triggering fast breaks, and hitting three-pointers. Dent's quickness and ball-handling enable faster transition offense and frequent pick-and-roll action designed to convert turnovers into points. Coaching staff expects Dent's presence to ease offensive responsibilities for teammates by creating more spot-up and cutting opportunities, as evidenced by small forward Eric Dailey Jr. receiving easy scoring chances in drills. Coach Mick Cronin views Dent's addition as a change that makes life easier for teammates. Practice intensity remained high after a frustrating session that drew the coach's ire.
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