"Sometimes even Donovan Dent needs to be told he's Donovan Dent. "I just keep reminding him of who he is," Skyy Clark said of his message to his UCLA teammate who has been pushing through a tough opening stretch as a Bruin. The most highly coveted point guard in the transfer portal, Dent arrived on campus with the pedigree of an All-American honorable mention who was expected to immediately elevate his new team. Among his many talents were strong three-point shooting and an ability to blow by defenders to the rim."
"A week between games might help. UCLA coach Mick Cronin said he's been working with Dent on his shooting form, which curiously has been an issue for someone who made 40.9% of his three-pointers and 78.4% of his free throws last season at New Mexico. Those numbers have dipped considerably, Dent making just one of 13 three-pointers (7.7%) to go with 62.8% of his free throws."
Donovan Dent arrived at UCLA as a highly touted transfer with proven three-point shooting and ability to attack the rim. An injury-marred, physical adjustment to Power Four basketball produced a slow start and steep declines in shooting accuracy. Three-point shooting dropped to 7.7% (1 of 13) and free-throw accuracy fell to 62.8%, down from 40.9% and 78.4% at New Mexico. Coaching attention has focused on his shooting form, and a recent stretch with better free-throw makes and on-court flashes indicates Dent is beginning to regain confidence and effectiveness ahead of the Gonzaga matchup.
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