# Aberdeen Pushes for Fifth Year Eligibility

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Podcast: [College Basketball News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/college-basketball-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7654870)
Published: 2026-06-28T22:58:55+00:00
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## Resource

Denzel Aberdeen, Florida’s standout guard, is fighting for a fifth year of eligibility under the NCAA’s new five-year rule — despite it not retroactively applying to graduating seniors. With legal action looming and support from coach Todd Golden and AD Scott Stricklin, Aberdeen’s case highlights a glaring inconsistency in basketball eligibility compared to football. At just 22 and still on track to graduate within five years, he’s poised to return as a starter next season — averaging 13.5 points last year at Kentucky — if the NCAA caves to what many see as a fair and timely decision. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/85ebb85a0dfa9365

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