Denzel Aberdeen - Men's Basketball

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Maddie Washburn

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Overview

Appeared in 83 games at Florida with five starts over three seasons, totaling 426 points, 101 rebounds, 80 assists and 31 steals as Gator.
Part of Florida’s 2025 national championship team, serving as the top backcourt reserve.
Made his first career start in his 65th game at UF, more than any Gator this century except Chris Richard (112).
Posted 20 points while shooting 4-for-5 from 3-point range as the Gators came back from 18 points down to defeat Texas A&M in the 2024 SEC Tournament semifinals.
High-IQ, versatile combo guard who wants the ball in big moments.
Rated a four-star prospect by ESPN and Rivals.

2024-25, Junior Season

Averaged 7.7 points and 1.7 rebounds in 39 appearances with five starts, primarily playing the top reserve role in the Gators’ deep backcourt.
Had 10 games with double-figure scoring, including a pair of 20-point games in back-to-back outings, posting 20 in a top-25 road win at Mississippi State and career highs with 22 points and five 3-point field goals vs. South Carolina.
In his five starts, averaged 14.4 points and shot 12-for-29 (.414) from 3-point range.
Led the Gators with 20 points in the win at #22 Mississippi State, including 14 points in the second half. His 3-pointer out of the halftime break gave Florida the lead and sparked a 17-0 run, with Aberdeen scoring seven of UF's 17 points in that run.
Made his first career start in the win vs. Vanderbilt, tallying 13 points and three assists with zero turnovers in 35 minutes of action.
Followed that up with 10 points as a starter in the win at #1 Auburn.
Dropped a season-high 16 points in the win vs. #1 Tennessee, including a pair of 3-pointers.
Scored 10 of his 12 points vs. Virginia in the first half, hitting 4 of 5 field goal attempts with a pair of 3-pointers.
Provided a lift off the bench in the win against North Carolina with 12 points on 5-for-6 shooting, hitting both 3-point attempts.

2023-24, Sophomore Season

Averaged 3.3 points and 0.9 rebounds in 32 appearances with 23 assists, 13 steals and 12 3-point field goals.
Had a career day in the SEC Tournament semifinals vs. Texas A&M, exploding for 20 points on 6-for-9 shooting, 4-for-5 from 3-point range and a perfect 4-for-4 from the free throw line.
Scored 12 in the win vs. FAMU and added 11 against Grambling.
Provided crucial second-half minutes vs. Pitt when the Gators' depth was being tested.
Scored eight points and hit a pair of 3-pointers vs. #13 Baylor.

2022-23, Freshman Season

Scored 19 points in 12 appearances (1.6 ppg) throughout his freshman campaign.
Played a season-high nine minutes in the regular season finale, a Florida win vs. LSU.
Scored a season-best six points vs. UCF in the NIT and added four points against Stetson.

Prep

Twice named Florida Association of Basketball Coaches (FABC) all-state, earning first team in 2021 and second team in 2022.
Scored 27 points in the 2021 7A state championship game, leading Dr. Phillips to its first state championship in program history.
Helped Dr. Phillips return to the state championship game again in 2022.
Averaged 14.4 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.1 assists his senior season.
Also played football growing up.

Personal

Parents are Ian and Denyse Aberdeen
Has five siblings: Junior, Tristian, Shawn, Kadeem and Shannon.
Came to Florida because it’s a great university with great people and coaching staff.

Off the Court

Chose #11 because some of the best guards to come out of Florida wore it, and he wants to be the next great one.
Favorite food: Chicken alfredo
If he could have a superpower: Flying
Favorite quote: “God did!”
Hidden talent: Skateboarding
Favorite NBA player: Ja Morant
Favorite athlete outside the NBA: His dad
Favorite place he’s traveled: Dominican Republic
Favorite holiday and why: Christmas, because of the presents
Favorite movie or TV show: Stranger Things

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