Denzel Aberdeen

Denzel Aberdeen
Aberdeen in 2025
No. 1 – Florida Gators
PositionPoint guard / shooting guard
ConferenceSoutheastern Conference
Personal information
Born (2003-12-26) December 26, 2003 (age 22)
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High schoolDr. Phillips
(Orlando, Florida)
College
Career highlights

Denzel Aberdeen (born December 26, 2003) is an American college basketball player for the Florida Gators of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). He previously played for the Kentucky Wildcats.

Early life

Aberdeen attended Dr. Phillips High School in Orlando, Florida, and received offers from schools such as Oklahoma, Texas Tech, Georgia Tech, Florida, Stetson, Florida Gulf Coast, Louisiana Lafayette, Ole Miss, Iona, Virginia Tech and Minnesota. Aberdeen was rated as a three-star recruit[by whom?] and committed to play college basketball for the Florida Gators.[citation needed]

College career

Florida (2022-2025)

As a freshman in 2022–23, Aberdeen averaged 1.6 points in 12 games. On November 14, 2023, he totaled 12 points and four rebounds in a victory over Florida A&M.[citation needed] On January 10, 2024, Aberdeen recorded seven points versus Ole Miss. In the semifinals of the 2024 SEC men's basketball tournament, he recorded 20 points and four steals in a comeback win over Texas A&M. Aberdeen finished the 2023–24 season, appearing in 32 games where he averaged 3.3 points per game. On February 11, 2025, he scored 20 points in a win against Mississippi State. On February 15, Aberdeen notched a career-high 22 points in a victory versus South Carolina. On April 18, 2025, Denzel Aberdeen announced that he would enter the transfer portal.

Kentucky (2025-2026)

On April 21, 2025, Aberdeen announced his transfer commitment to Kentucky. On April 7,2026, Denzel Aberdeen announced that he would enter the transfer portal.

Florida (2026-Present)

On April 10, 2026, Aberdeen announced his transfer commitment to Florida.

Personal life

Aberdeen is the son of Ian and Denyse Aberdeen. He has five siblings.

References

  1. ↑ Welter, Pat. "Dr. Phillips' Denzel Aberdeen is playing for history and family". Spectrum News. Retrieved March 31, 2025.
  2. ↑ Tipton, Joe. "2022 PG Denzel Aberdeen cuts list to 8". On3.com. Retrieved March 31, 2025.
  3. 1 2 "Denzel Aberdeen College Stats". Sports Reference. Retrieved March 31, 2025.
  4. ↑ Thompson, Edgar. "Dr. Phillips' Denzel Aberdeen set to take on a major role with Gators". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved March 31, 2025.
  5. ↑ Thompson, Edgar. "Orlando's Denzel Aberdeen patiently crafts critical role with No. 1 seed Gators". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved March 31, 2025.
  6. ↑ Parker, Cam. "Aberdeen, Haugh Spark Gators to Win over South Carolina". Florida Gators on SI. SI.com. Retrieved March 31, 2025.
  7. ↑ Brockway, Kevin. "Denzel Aberdeen, Thomas Haugh provide lift for No. 3 Florida basketball over South Carolina". Gainesville Sun. Retrieved March 31, 2025.
  8. ↑ Dubbin, Adam (April 18, 2025). "Florida basketball's backup point guard Denzel Aberdeen enters NCAA transfer portal". USA Today. Retrieved August 7, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Former Florida G Denzel Aberdeen will transfer to Kentucky". Reuters. April 21, 2025. Retrieved August 7, 2025.
  10. ↑ read, Griffin McVeigh·2 min (April 7, 2026). "Kentucky guard Denzel Aberdeen enters NCAA transfer portal". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved April 27, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  11. ↑ Marcum, Jason (April 10, 2026). "Denzel Aberdeen commits to Florida Gators". Yahoo! Sports. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Denzel Aberdeen - Men's Basketball". Florida Gators. November 3, 2025. Retrieved October 7, 2025.