Denzel Aberdeen - College Basketball News & Rumors

Why Denzel Aberdeen is Florida's most important team transfer for 2026-27 After Florida won the national championship in 2025, anything less than that was obviously going to be considered a disappointment. The Gato...

AUGUST 24 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

Awaits eligibility clarity Aberdeen's bid for a fifth season at Florida remains unresolved after an NCAA appeal victory left his eligibility dependent on a waiver or court order, according to Edgar Thompson...

Impact This keeps the Florida guard's status for the 2026-27 season unsettled. Until a waiver is granted or a court order is issued, his availability remains unclear.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Denzel Aberdeen's Eligibility Battle Takes Negative Turn for Gators Florida Gators guard Denzel Aberdeen has been battling to receive a fifth year of eligibility.

AUGUST 21 • SI.COM

Commits to Florida Aberdeen will transfer to Florida for the 2026-27 season, according to The Field of 68.

Impact It was previously announced that Aberdeen would weigh his options in the transfer portal after being granted an extra year of eligibility and he has decided to return to Florida for his fifth and final season. The 6-foot-5 guard was a key piece in Kentucky's backcourt last season, averaging 13.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 3.4 assists across 30.6 minutes per game. Aberdeen spent his first three seasons with Florida and he should compete for a starting role in the Gator's backcourt.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Gators' Denzel Aberdeen Ruled Eligible for 2026-27 Season Denzel Aberdeen was fighting for a fifth year of eligibility from the NCAA.

AUGUST 1 • SI.COM

Leaving Florida, entering portal Aberdeen has decided to enter the transfer portal, according to Pete Nakos of On3.com.

Impact Aberdeen is one of several high-profile names entering the portal after being granted a fifth year of eligibility ahead of the 2026-27 season. He was tipped to open the 2026-27 season as a starter in the Gators' backcourt, but instead, he'll be playing for a different program. Aberdeen averaged 13.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game in 2025-26 while playing for Kentucky.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Latest on Florida's transfer saga with Denzel Aberdeen There’s nothing simple in college athletics these days, especially with the many changes at every level of these sports. Rulings of eligibil...

JUNE 29 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

Florida 'Ready to Take Legal Action' in Denzel Aberdeen's Eligibility Fight Denzel Aberdeen is seeking a fifth year of eligibility from the NCAA.

JUNE 28 • SI.COM

Set to begin eligibility waiver process Aberdeen is expected to meet with his legal team next week to start the NCAA waiver process for another year of eligibility, Florida head coach Todd Golden told Joe Tipton of On3.c...

Impact Aberdeen, who transferred to Florida after a productive season with Kentucky in the 2025-26 season, will need NCAA approval to play in the upcoming campaign. His eligibility situation will be closely monitored, as a return could provide the Gators with an experienced scoring guard for the season ahead.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

How the NCAA's New Age-Based Model Affects Florida's Denzel Aberdeen Denzel Aberdeen is still waiting on a decision for another year of eligibility from the NCAA.

JUNE 24 • SI.COM

Are Zoom Diallo and Alex Wilkins an upgrade over Jaland Lowe and Denzel Aberdeen? Mark Pope has landed two guards who Big Blue Nation is very excited to see step on the floor. Those two guards are Washington transfer Zoom...

MAY 1 • SI.COM

Tyran Stokes Commits To Kansas, Ending Months Of Anticipation Around Recruitment

The No. 1 college basketball recruit, Tyran Stokes, committed to Kansas on Tuesday, choosing the Jayhawks over Kentucky.

APRIL 29 • FOX SPORTS

Tyran Stokes Commits To Kansas, Ending Months Of Anticipation Around Recruitment

Denzel Aberdeen commits to Florida Gators The former Kentucky Basketball guard is fighting to get a fifth season of college eligibility.

APRIL 10 • ASEAOFBLUE.COM

Returning to Florida Aberdeen will transfer to Florida, per The Field of 68.

Impact Aberdeen spent one season with Kentucky, his redshirt junior campaign in 2025-26. He had a career year with the Wildcats, averaging 13.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 3.4 assists. Now, he'll return to Gainesville for his final season of college ball and will look to hold down a starting spot with Florida for the first time.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Denzel Aberdeen and Otega Oweh's college careers may not be over just yet Thanks to changing ideas on college eligibility, Kentucky basketball stars Denzel Aberdeen and Otega Oweh may play college basketball next s...

APRIL 9 • ASEAOFBLUE.COM

Enters portal but will need waiver Aberdeen has decided to enter the transfer portal but will need a waiver to be eligible to play in the 2026-27 season, according to Zach Geoghegan of On3.com.

Impact Aberdeen has already played four years of college basketball and will need a waiver to suit up for a fifth one. The one thing that's clear is that he won't be playing for Kentucky after deciding to enter the portal. Aberdeen averaged 13.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game while starting in all but one of his 36 appearances with Kentucky. If deemed available, he should command tons of interest in the portal.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Kentucky seniors Otega Oweh and Denzel Aberdeen reflect on their final season of college basketball Kentucky senior guards Otega Oweh and Denzel Aberdeen carried the Wildcats.

MARCH 23 • ASEAOFBLUE.COM

No. 2 seed Iowa State Shuts Down No. 7 Kentucky To Advance to Sweet 16

No. 2 seed Iowa State pulled away for an 82-63 win over No. 7 seed Kentucky in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

MARCH 22 • FOX SPORTS

No. 2 seed Iowa State Shuts Down No. 7 Kentucky To Advance to Sweet 16

No. 2 seed Iowa State turns up the defense, shuts down No. 7 Kentucky in 82-63 NCAA tourney victory

Tamin Lipsey had 26 points and 10 assists as second-seeded Iowa State pulled away in the second half for an 82-63 win over No. 7 seed Kentucky in the second round of the NCAA Tourn...

MARCH 22 • Associated Press

Scores 20 in loss to Cyclones Aberdeen recorded a team-high 20 points (6-14 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 4-5 FT), one rebound and one assist in 37 minutes during Sunday's 82-63 loss to Iowa State.

Impact Aberdeen had his third 20-point game of the season. He scored at least 15 points in his last six games, but only had two rebounds and two assists in the two NCAA Tournament games. The intra-conference transfer from Florida seemed to work for the 6-5 senior who averaged career highs with 13.3 points, 2.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Iowa State and Kentucky square off in second round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 6 Iowa State Cyclones and Kentucky Wildcats play in the NCAA Tournament second round

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Otega Oweh's buzzer-beater saves Kentucky in 89-84 overtime win over Santa Clara in March Madness

Otega Oweh rescued Kentucky with a buzzer-beater from just inside half court to force overtime, then hit the tiebreaking free throws in the extra period as the seventh-seeded Wildc...

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

How to live stream Santa Clara vs Kentucky for free: March Madness, TV channel March Madness continues Friday as Santa Clara takes on Kentucky in a first-round NCAA Tournament matchup, with the Wildcats looking to begin...

MARCH 20 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Mark Pope praises growth of Denzel Aberdeen and Collin Chandler Mark Pope is full of praise for his Kentucky team. Here are some basketball gems from his pre-NCAA Tournament press conference.

MARCH 20 • ASEAOFBLUE.COM

Kentucky Wildcats and Santa Clara Broncos play in the first round of NCAA Tournament

The Kentucky Wildcats and Santa Clara Broncos play in the NCAA Tournament first round

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

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