Denzel Aberdeen

College Basketball Player

American Orlando, Florida

Quick Info

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

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Bio/Wiki

SummaryAmerican college basketball player for the Kentucky Wildcats. Previously played for the Florida Gators where he was part of the 2025 national championship team.

Physical Stats & More

Height6'5"
Weight190 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.
2025-26Averaged 11.8 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 3.3 assists in 30.5 minutes per game. Shot 45.2% from the field, 45.5% from 3-point range, and 100% from the free throw line.

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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