Denzel Aberdeen

College Basketball Player

American Orlando, Florida

Quick Info

ProfessionCollege Basketball Player
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth26/12/2003
Age22 years
BirthplaceOrlando, Florida

Latest News about Denzel Aberdeen

27/05/2026

Aberdeen announced that he is transferring back to Florida after spending one season at Kentucky. Reports said he plans to re-enroll at the University of Florida to finish his undergraduate degree, but he would need NCAA waiver approval to play a fifth college season.

21/04/2025

Denzel Aberdeen entered the NCAA transfer portal after the 2024-25 season and committed to Kentucky two days later. He moved after helping Florida win the 2025 national championship and SEC tournament, and he was expected to bring backcourt versatility to Kentucky.

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Bio/Wiki

SummaryAmerican college basketball player who played for the Florida Gators and Kentucky Wildcats. He was part of Florida's 2025 national championship team.

Physical Stats & More

Height6'5"
Weight195 lbs
PositionGuard

Educational Qualification(s)

High SchoolDr. Phillips High School, Orlando, Florida
CollegeUniversity of Florida (2022-2025), University of Kentucky (2025-present)
MajorCriminal Justice

Family

Parents
  • Ian Aberdeen
  • Denyse Aberdeen
Siblings
  • Junior
  • Tristian
  • Shawn
  • Kadeem

Career

High School
AchievementsTwo-time Florida Association of Basketball Coaches (FABC) All-State (first team 2021, second team 2022). Scored 27 points in 2021 7A championship game, leading Dr. Phillips to first state championship in school history. Senior season averages: 14.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.1 assists.
College - Florida Gators
Years2022-2025
StatisticsAppeared in 83 games with 5 starts over three seasons, totaling 426 points, 101 rebounds, 80 assists, 31 steals
2022-23Averaged 1.6 points in 12 games
2023-24Averaged 3.3 points in 32 appearances with 23 assists, 13 steals, and 12 made 3-pointers. Scored 20 points on 6-of-9 shooting in SEC Tournament semifinals vs Texas A&M.
2024-25Averaged 7.7 points in 39 appearances with 5 starts. Shot 41.8% from the field and 35.0% from beyond the arc. Part of 2025 national championship team and SEC tournament champions. Career-high 22 points vs South Carolina on 5-of-7 from 3-point range. 20 points vs Mississippi State. 12 points in Sweet 16 win over Maryland. 7 points and 2 rebounds in National Championship game. 10 points in road win over No. 1 Auburn. 16 points in victory over No. 1 Tennessee.
College - Kentucky Wildcats
Years2025-present
TransferEntered transfer portal April 18, 2025. Committed to Kentucky April 21, 2025.
RoleVersatile guard able to play both one and two positions. Draft eligible in 2026.
2025-26Appeared in 36 games with 35 starts and averaged 13.5 points, 3.4 assists, and 2.5 rebounds per game. Set career highs in minutes and minutes per game.

Style Quotient

Playing StyleVersatile guard with athleticism, strong defense, and shooting ability. Can play multiple positions. Reliable three-point shooter.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Made his first career start in his 65th game at Florida, more than any Gator this century except Chris Richard
2. Hit clutch 3-pointer to beat first-half buzzer in Tennessee vs Florida game
3. Scored 7 of Florida's 17 points in a 17-0 run against Mississippi State in second half
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