Denzel Aberdeen lately
- Thread starter AFKY_Blue_RedsBengals
- Start date
This is the guy I think we were all expecting at the beginning of the year.
Has brought the past couple games, seems to be playing under more control and has worked on his jumper. Good rotation and form, love the way he is playing right now. Seems to becoming a leader for us.
It's amazing the complete turnaround he's had in the past few games. He was completely unwatchable earlier in the year. Keep it going Denzel!
Those two straight away threes to start the second half put a lot of pressure on UT.
100% this. Aberdeen has absolutely turned his game around. He could be key to whatever success we have this season. Bring Jasper along and maybe not all is lost.
To be fair he wasn't a point guard for Florida so he's learning on the job.
I had more than a few people argue with me that he can’t run the lead guard and those people know who they are. I should call each of them out one by one.
Hat’s off to Aberdeen, obviously he’s been working and it’s showing.
I’ve said since the beginning of the year if it’s not Lowe, it’s gotta be DA. Seems to be rounding into a solid 1. He’s great around the rim and in the mid range float spot. Think he’s starting to realize when he gets in those spots, a shot from him is gonna be better than any other we’d get in the possession.
It’s great to watch the improvement.
He has around 40 points last 2 2nd half.
Agree completely TTT!
Not dribbling like his hair is on fire and then forcing up a contested shot
Thought he had no form on his shot but he does have good mechanics which is evident when he takes open shots
Knows he is the point guard now and seeing the court better.
I have stated in this forum several times this season that Denzel should be on the bench and get limited minutes. He is throwing those comments back in my face and I am happy to eat a big piece of humble pie.
I’ve always been high on him, there’s just something unique about his game to me. Hopefully they can figure out what to do in the first half because right now they are a mix between Heart Attack Cats and Comeback Cats.
I did not argue with you personally on this forum UK4, but did voice my opinion that he could not become a point guard. Denzel was imitating former Globetrotter Marques Haynes in earlier games with his dribbling act generally followed up by a forced shot. He now is finding his open teammates and taking the open shot. His defense has also improved lately.
Very happy for him today and the good games from Mo, Collin, and JJ. Everyone is contributing and our opponents cannot bank on slowing down OO and get an easy victory.
Absolutely! Love Aberdeen! I have all season! He’s been playing out of position all year basically. He’s a stud and I’ve said that since day one. He’s rounding into form at leading the team. JJ looked good today as well. Bring JJ in for DA off the bench. I think we can be better without Lowe, as long as these two guys keep developing and improving.
He’s been amazing the second halves. Maybe the team and him are finally getting along. Maybe he has bought into his role. We need this out of him and that is what he came here to do so maybe he plays his best from here on out.
Awesome awesome road win. Let’s hope they keep up this stretch of improved performance. Starting to look like a real ******* team!
Hated to see Lowe go down but with Aberdeen who can hit shots I thinks he better than Lowe.
Last edited:
He's doing much better, can he keep it up? Believe Jasper should be playing along side Aberdeen
He is growing into the larger role. Early on, he was trying to do to much, forcing too many bad shots. Today, he was in total control, after he hit a couple of threes he started using the pump fake to get around guys and break down the defense. Looked like a star today.
I'm pleased with our guard play, even with the loss of Lowe. DA, Oweh, Chandler, Jasper, thats a pretty strong group
I'm pleased with our guard play, even with the loss of Lowe. DA, Oweh, Chandler, Jasper, thats a pretty strong group
Tip of the cap from an old blue hair here. I like to see JJ and Aberdeen both fully realize the potential of the position they are thrust in. There's no reason to think both won't find a new dimension to contribute to the game and bring this team full circle. We still have enough good players to collectively get this team rolling.
we shall see.
we shall see.
He has scored a total of 39 points in the last 2 games. 35 of those 39 have come in the 2nd half. Let that sink in. He's averaging 17.5 points per 2nd half lol
Not me if I'm being honest. Aberdeen is better than I thought. I was really disappointed that he was the 2G we got from the portal. I guess that shows what I know.
Denzel Aberdeen was put in a tough situation and showing his championship experience on this Kentucky team taking over the PG spot. While his shooting has been incredible lately, 35 points in the 2nd half between LSU/Tennessee, he is making all of the right decisions with the ball in his hands, to balance scoring and distribute the ball. Takes care over the ball too. 1 TO in the last 2 games.