Former Florida G Denzel Aberdeen will transfer to Kentucky

Field Level Media|published: Mon 21st April, 15:42 2025

NCAA Basketball: Final Four National Championship-Houston vs Florida

Apr 7, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Florida Gators guard Denzel Aberdeen (11) shoots the ball against Houston Cougars guard Milos Uzan (7) during the second half of the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Former Florida guard Denzel Aberdeen is staying in the Southeastern Conference and transferring to Kentucky, he announced Monday on social media.

The 6-foot-5, 190-pound rising senior entered the transfer portal on Friday after three seasons in Gainesville, including the Gators' run to the national championship this year.

A native of Orlando, Fla., Aberdeen averaged 7.7 points, 1.7 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 19.8 minutes per game -- all career highs -- in 39 contests (five starts) for the Gators (36-4) this season. Aberdeen collected seven points and two rebounds in 18 minutes off the bench in Florida's 65-63 victory over Houston in the NCAA Tournament championship game on April 7.

Aberdeen averaged 5.1 points, 1.2 rebounds, 1.0 assist and 13.6 minutes in 83 career games (five starts).

--Field Level Media

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