The UCLA men's basketball program has officially announced its incoming transfers, with four transfer student-athletes set to join the roster for the 2025β2026 season. Head coach Mick Cronin and his squad have secured commitments from four players: guard Donovan Dent, wing/forward Jamar Brown, and two center/forwards, Xavier Booker and Steven Jamerson II.
Donovan Dent, a proven player who stands at 6 feet 2 inches, is transferring from New Mexico to Westwood for his senior year as a guard. His transfer was announced earlier this spring.
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The Bruinsβ program has added 6-foot-2 guard Donovan Dent for the 2025-26 season. Hailing from Riverside, Calif., Dent excelled the past three seasons at the University of New Mexico.
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Xavier Booker is considered a forward but can play at center due to his size at 6 feet 11 inches. He joined UCLA after a two-year stint at Michigan State. Entering the 2025β26 season as a junior, he has two more years of eligibility ahead of him after his sophomore season with the Spartans, 2024β25.
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UCLAβs program has signed incoming transfer student Xavier Booker, a 6-foot-11 forward/center from Indianapolis, Ind.
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Standing at 6 feet 5 inches, Brown brings versatility to the Bruins. He can effectively play both guard and forward. He will be joining the team as a graduate transfer. During his two-year stint at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC), he played well and showed that he could play at the Big Ten level.
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The Bruins are thrilled to announce the signing of transfer guard Jamar Brown, an incoming graduate student and 6-foot-5 guard from Chandler, Ariz.
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Standing tall at 6-foot-10, Steven Jamerson II is a forward/center with one year of eligibility remaining. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he completed his education at Crespi High School. He arrives at UCLA after his time at the University of San Diego (USD) the previous seasons.
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UCLA has added incoming 6-foot-10 forward/center Steven Jamerson II, who graduated from nearby Crespi High School in 2021. He will join the Bruins as a graduate student.
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The Bruins are gearing up for the 2025β2026 season, and these four moves will play a crucial role in shaping their roster.