The Bruins are losing one of their biggest pieces that they had from the 2025-2026 season in Donovan Dent, who led the team in some of their biggest moments across the season. When the Bruins were making a bid for a huge upset, Dent was likely at the forefront of the attempt, and when a game was won by huge margins, he, along with Tyler Bilodeau , would be atop the stat sheets. Mar 22, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Donovan Dent (2) shoots the ball against the UConn Huskies in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images | Kyle Ross-Imagn Images With him leaving the team, it's easy to assume that UCLA will struggle without him next year, and bracketology experts already believe the team will take a dip in performance. However, the truth is that UCLA is already prepared for a world without dent, and thanks to Trent Perry and head coach Mick Cronin, the production will be replaced and managed well.…