One player on this 2025-26 Kentucky basketball team who could be the biggest surprise is Florida transfer Denzel Aberdeen.

Denzel Aberdeen could’ve very simply remained in Gainesville as one the lone returners for the defending national champions.

Feb 1, 2025; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Florida Gators guard Denzel Aberdeen (11) brings the ball up court against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food ...

Part of the Mark Pope recruiting pitch to Denzel Aberdeen was a three-hour Zoom call, which was also part coaching analysis for the Florida sixth man who was in the transfer portal in the spring ...

Florida guard Denzel Aberdeen celebrates a 3-pointer against Tennessee during the Gators' 86-77 win in the SEC Tournament championship game. (George Walker IV/AP) Kentucky did not face UF in ...

Florida guard Denzel Aberdeen (11) celebrates a three pointer against Tennessee during the first half of the Southeastern Conference tournament championship at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn ...

Of the three players the Gators have seen enter the transfer portal this offseason, only one, guard Denzel Aberdeen, was expected to take on a significant role for Florida as the program aspires ...

Later Brockway and Ram were joined by Ryan Aber of the Oklahoman to break down this week's showdown between No. 9 Florida (42-11) and No. 1 Oklahoma (42-5) at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in ...

Mar 29, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA; Florida Gators guard Denzel Aberdeen (11) shoots a three point basket during the first half against the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the West Regional final ...

However, for Florida Gators head coach Todd Golden, he’s confident that he’ll be able to replace former guard Denzel Aberdeen, who left for Kentucky this offseason.

He's got a complete package." Along with fellow Kentucky signees Denzel Aberdeen (Florida), Mouhamed Dioubate (Alabama), and Kam Williams (Tulane), Lowe took his official visit to UK last month.