Florida basketball news: Standout guard on track to Gators return after 5th year ruling
The landscape of college basketball has changed completely in the last couple of years, and one of the key issues this season is the potential extra eligibility for the class of 2022. The NCAA announced plans to give student athletes a fifth year of eligibility, and several players who just completed a fourth year have won court injunctions […] The post Florida basketball news: Standout guard on…
Florida Gators guard Denzel Aberdeen is on track to return to the program after a five-year ruling by a Florida judge, according to Yahoo Sports. Aberdeen, who played his first three seasons with the Gators before transferring to Kentucky, was granted a fifth year of eligibility following a court injunction. During his time with Florida, Aberdeen played a crucial role in the team's national championship run in the 2024-25 season, averaging 7.7 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game while shooting 41.8 percent from the field and 35 percent from the 3-point line.
With the Gators entering their fifth year under head coach Todd Golden, Aberdeen's return could provide significant depth and experience for the team.
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