Former Florida G Denzel Aberdeen will transfer to Kentucky
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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