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Starting in place of Clayton Aberdeen will start for the injured Walter Clayton (ankle) against Vanderbilt, Kevin Brockway of The Gainesville Sun reports.

Impact Aberdeen gets the first start of his career Tuesday night. The junior guard had already seen his role expand significantly in 2024-2025, as he averages 7.1 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists across 19.4 minutes. He'll take the place of the injured Clayton, and he has big shoes to fill as the latter has been dynamite for the Gators running point in Gainesville this season.

FEBRUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

X-factor in Tennessee upset Aberdeen finished with 16 points (5-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), two rebounds and one steal in 20 minutes during Tuesday's 73-43 victory over Tennessee.

Impact While still limited to a reserve role in his third season with the program, Aberdeen has more than doubled most of his counting stats, including minutes, scoring, rebounding an assists. No performance was more pivotal than Tuesday, however, when he came off the bench and found his scoring stride. It was not only on a night when leading scorer Walter Clayton was limited by foul trouble, but it happened to be against one of the top defenses in the country. Don't look to Aberdeen for consistent fantasy production moving forward, but there's certainly enough here to provide some real-life spark when needed.

JANUARY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to action Aberdeen (illness) is active for Friday's game against SIU, Chris Harry of FloridaGators.com reports.

Impact Aberdeen will make his return to the court Friday after sitting out during Tuesday's game against Florida A&M. The 6-foot-5 junior has averaged 7.3 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists on 18.3 minutes per game to kick off his fourth year with the Gators.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Florida A&M Aberdeen is out for Tuesday's game against Florida A&M due to an illness, Jacob Rudner of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact The absence of Aberdeen will shrink the team's depth in the wing, but he wasn't expected to be a starter in a game where the Gators are massive favorites. His next chance to play will come against Southern Illinois on Friday.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

'Really important for us to keep': Golden emphasizes importance of returning Aberdeen, freshmen forwards While UF awaits word from Walter Clayton Jr. and Will Richard, a contingent of critical pieces remain in Gainesville preparing for the 2024-...

MAY 8, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

'It completes us': Aberdeen enjoys breakout performance in win over Aggies Aberdeen scored a career-high 20 points against Texas A&M, helping the Gators to erase an 18-point first-half deficit

MARCH 17, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Denzel Aberdeen a 'Great Example' for Gators' Program Under Todd Golden Denzel Aberdeen’s patience and focus have made him a pillar of Todd Golden’s program rebuild at Florida. He’s cashing in via increased usage...

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Denzel Aberdeen a 'Great Example' for Gators' Program Under Todd Golden Denzel Aberdeen’s patience and focus have made him a pillar of Todd Golden’s program rebuild at Florida. He’s cashing in via increased usage...

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM