Denzel Aberdeen averaged 14.4 points in his five starts during Florida's 2024-25 national championship season.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 | Men's Basketball
Florida fifth year Denzel Aberdeen has been named to the Naismith Starting 5 Jerry West Shooting Guard of the Year Top 20 Preseason Watch List, announced on Tuesday by the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
A member of Florida's 2025 national championship team, Aberdeen averaged 14.4 points and shot .414 from 3-point range in his five starts during UF's championship season. He averaged 13.6 points and 3.4 assists on .363 3-point shooting at Kentucky in 2025-26.
The No. 1 Gators take the floor next on Tuesday in a home exhibition vs. Stetson at 7 p.m. on SEC+.
Gators on Naismith Starting 5 Watch Lists
Boogie Fland, Cousy Award
Denzel Aberdeen, West Award
Jerry West Shooting Guard of the Year Award
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A member of Florida's 2025 national championship team, Aberdeen averaged 14.4 points and shot .414 from 3-point range in his five starts during UF's championship season. He averaged 13.6 points and 3.4 assists on .363 3-point shooting at Kentucky in 2025-26.
The No. 1 Gators take the floor next on Tuesday in a home exhibition vs. Stetson at 7 p.m. on SEC+.
Gators on Naismith Starting 5 Watch Lists
Boogie Fland, Cousy Award
Denzel Aberdeen, West Award
Jerry West Shooting Guard of the Year Award
| NAME | SCHOOL |
| Caleb Holt | Arizona |
| Jeremiah Wilkinson | Arkansas |
| Collin Chandler | BYU |
| John Blackwell | Duke |
| Denzel Aberdeen | Florida |
| Quentin Coleman | Illinois |
| Killyan Toure | Iowa State |
| Seth Trimble | Louisville |
| Trey McKenney | Michigan |
| Matt Able | North Carolina |
| John Mobley Jr. | Ohio State |
| Miles Byrd | Providence |
| Austin Goosby | Texas |
| P.J. Haggerty | Texas A&M |
| Trent Perry | UCLA |
| Braylon Mullins | UConn |
| Alijah Arenas | USC |
| Mason Falslev | Utah State |
| Tyler Perkins | Villanova |
| Finley Bizjack | West Virginia |
Single-Game Tickets
Single-game tickets are on sale now.
SEC Saturday Packs
The SEC Saturday Pack includes all five Saturday home SEC dates, with games vs. Vanderbilt, Texas, Missouri, Georgia and Kentucky.
Group Tickets
Orders of 15+ tickets qualify for unique group benefits and experiences. Call the Florida Gators Ticket Office at (352) 375-4683 for more information.
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