When Denzel Aberdeen entered the transfer portal after Florida's 2025 NCAA men's basketball national championship run, it sent shockwaves through Gator Nation. Aberdeen wasn't just any bench player, he was the catalyst of Gator basketball, a reliable guard who could steady the offense and hit big shots when Florida needed them most.
After playing such a key role off the bench during the title run, his decision to transfer, and to an SEC rival like Kentucky, stung even more. Now, as the new season unfolds, it's becoming clear just how much the Gators miss him.
Denzel Aberdeen would be Florida's missing piece
Since joining the Wildcats, Aberdeen has turned into one of the breakout stars of the early college basketball season.