Denzel Aberdeen - College Basketball News & Rumors

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

Gators Go Perfect on the Year Against the Wildcats Kentucky guard Denzel Aberdeen transferred from Florida after three seasons with the Gators.

MARCH 13 • SI.COM

No. 4 Florida cruises to third victory over Kentucky to open SEC Tournament title defense

Alex Condon scored 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, and fourth-ranked Florida took its first step toward defending its Southeastern Conference Tournament title by beating Kentuck...

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Scores 17 on previous team Aberdeen accumulated 17 points (5-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal in 35 minutes during Friday's 71-63 loss to Florida.

Impact Aberdeen averaged 17.0 points against the Gators for whom he played for three seasons. Florida had the last laugh by winning all three games and eliminating Kentucky from the SEC Tournament. The 6-5 senior has had a good season with averages of 13.1 points, 2.5 rebounds and 3.6 assists.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Denzel Aberdeen's late basket pushes Kentucky past Missouri 78-72 at the SEC Tournament

Otega Oweh scored 21 points, Denzel Aberdeen added 16, including a key basket with 22.5 seconds remaining, and No. 9 seed Kentucky beat No. 8 seed Missouri 78-72 in the second roun...

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Otega Oweh scores 23, hits late jumper, and Kentucky beats LSU 87-82 to open the SEC Tournament

Otega Oweh scored 23 points, including a key jumper with 1:12 remaining, and Brandon Garrison added 17 points off the bench as No. 9 seed Kentucky beat 16th-seeded LSU 87-82 in the...

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Kentucky Wildcats play in SEC Tournament against the LSU Tigers

The Kentucky Wildcats take on the LSU Tigers in the SEC Tournament

MARCH 10 • Associated Press

No. 5 Florida beats Kentucky 84-77 to finish regular season with 11-game win streak

Thomas Haugh had 20 points and nine rebounds as No. 5 Florida beat Kentucky 84-77 to end the regular season with an 11-game winning streak

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

Scores 15 against former team Aberdeen racked up 15 points (4-13 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 6-7 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal across 36 minutes during Saturday's 84-77 loss to Florida.

Impact Aberdeen played on the Gators for the first three years of his collegiate career. He averaged 17.0 points in a pair of losses against Florida and scored in double digits in seven of his last eight games. Kentucky fell to the nine-seed in the SEC Tournament and will have to win five games in five days to prevail.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Kentucky hosts No. 5 Florida after Condon's 26-point showing

No. 5 Florida visits the Kentucky Wildcats after Alex Condon scored 26 points in the Gators' 108-74 win against the Mississippi State Bulldogs

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Denzel Aberdeen hits a milestone that Kentucky needed every bit of Aberdeen has more than lived up to expectations this season.

MARCH 2 • ASEAOFBLUE.COM

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