Denzel Aberdeen cleared to play for Florida in 2026-27 season

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 6:47 PM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Denzel Aberdeen cleared to play for Florida in 2026-27 season

Summary

Denzel Aberdeen received a temporary injunction to play for Florida during the 2026-27 season, allowing him to rejoin the Gators. This follows his transfer from Kentucky after a successful stint, where he averaged 13.5 points and started 35 games last season. Florida, projected as the preseason No. 1 team, returns a strong roster featuring star forward Thomas Haugh and others, creating a title contender. The first AP Top 25 poll will be released next month, highlighting Florida's preseason status.

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Key Details

•Aberdeen granted temporary injunction to play for Florida.
•Gators expected to be preseason No. 1 in upcoming polls.
•Florida returns key players from previous seasons to bolster their roster.
•Aberdeen previously contributed to Florida's national title team in 2024-25.
•First AP Top 25 poll of the season will be released next month.

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6:47 PMCBS Sports — Florida cements status as clear preseason No. 1 after Denzel Aberdeen is cleared to play for 2026-27 season

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Florida is expected to open the season as the preseason No. 1 team in the polls next month, ahead of Duke and Illinois
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