Denzel Aberdeen has been in a difficult situation as he juggles his transfer to Kentucky, who will formally move to Lexington in the coming weeks, with Florida’s trophy trip and title celebration. At this point, are you a Wildcat or a Gator? When the title team was asked to tour the U.S. Capitol and White House in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, he was put to the test, and he passed.
Aberdeen travelled to commemorate his achievement as a national champion, but he declined to participate in the Gator Chomp among his old teammates and coaches. As an SEC foe and current Kentucky signee, he could celebrate their successes together without going too far.
Excellent performance.
Aberdeen singled out the future Wildcat for one of his numerous clutch moments in the championship game and March Madness overall, and President Donald Trump also gave him a shoutout during their visit to the White House.
“Denzel Aberdeen, a junior guard, increased Florida’s lead once more after Houston fouled him,” Trump stated. That’s fantastic. Where is Denzel? I adore Denzel Aberdeen as a name. Aberdeen, Scotland, is where I have a place. Aberdeen is a name I like. Coach, he’s a good player.
Todd Golden grinned in response, even though Kentucky had lost the valuable guard. “Very good player.”
“I wish he would say, ‘No, not that good.'” Trump shook Aberdeen’s hand and remarked, “You seem like a good player.”
During his first three years at Florida, the Orlando native guard averaged 7.7 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 1.4 assists in 39 games during the championship season, shooting 41.8 percent from the field and 35.0 percent from outside the arc. He scored 6.0 points on average in the NCAA Tournament and 8.0 points on average in the SEC Tournament. In five starts as a Gator this past year, Aberdeen averaged 14.4 points while shooting 41.4 percent from three.
Pope remarked of the addition, “This Denzel Aberdeen — I mean, he’s coming here wearing a big, fat, giant (championship) ring.” And that kind of experience cannot be replaced. He’s a gorgeous child, man, and it was truly special to spend time with his parents. is an exceptionally gifted basketball player who comes from a military household and cares about others.
