Denzel Aberdeen gains eligibility ruling but faces NCAA appeal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 7:02 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Florida shooting guard Denzel Aberdeen has cleared a significant legal hurdle in his quest for a fifth year of eligibility, following a recent Colorado court ruling. This ruling grants an extra year to Aberdeen and others in the 2022 class without requiring an NCAA waiver. However, the NCAA plans to appeal the decision, placing Aberdeen’s status in jeopardy before the upcoming season. The NCAA contends that the newly adopted five-for-five eligibility model does not retroactively apply to his class. Aberdeen is expected to play a key role for the Gators this season after returning from Kentucky.
- •Aberdeen cleared a legal hurdle for fifth-year eligibility.
- •The NCAA is appealing the Colorado court's ruling.
- •Aberdeen played limited minutes as a freshman but aims to contribute significantly.
- •He returned to Florida after one season at Kentucky.
- •The transfer portal opens August 10 for affected athletes.
- 7:02 PMYahoo Sports — Denzel Aberdeen clears legal hurdle, but Gator guard’s eligibility still uncertain
"GAINESVILLE — Florida shooting guard Denzel Aberdeen cleared a major hurdle in his bid for a fifth-year of eligibility, but he likely faces another before being permitted to take the court for the Gators this season. A Colorado court ruling Friday granted an extra year of eligibility to Aberdeen and every athlete in the 2022 class without requiring an NCAA waiver. But the class-wide ...
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