Kentucky Guard Denzel Aberdeen Enters Transfer Portal Seeking Fifth Season

His 2026–27 status depends on an NCAA waiver that Kentucky does not expect to receive.

Overview

Denzel Aberdeen entered the NCAA transfer portal and said he is open to all future opportunities as he pursues a fifth season that needs an NCAA waiver.
A waiver is required because he has already completed four college seasons and 119 career games, which exhausts standard eligibility under current rules.
In his lone season at Kentucky he averaged 13.5 points and 3.4 assists and hit 36.3% from three, stepping into lead-guard duties after Jaland Lowe missed the season.
Kentucky is not planning its 2026–27 roster around his possible return, though a reunion could be explored if the NCAA grants him eligibility.
His case could point to his minimal freshman minutes at Florida, yet such approvals are uncommon and his next move hinges on the NCAA’s decision.