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LEXINGTON, Ky. -- The Field of 68 spent a day in Lexington last week and were able to take in one of Mark Pope’s Kentucky basketball practices.

Rajon Rondo meets with the Kentucky Wildcats (Photo via UK Athletics)

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At this stage in the offseason, it feels like we can, at the very least, pencil in Denzel Aberdeen as one of the starting five pieces to begin the

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It's not every day you see the sixth man of a national championship team with remaining eligibility decide to transfer. That same player then

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Los Angeles played host to some of college basketball's best players last week for the Nike Academy. Kentucky players Kam Williams and Denzel

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After eight weeks of summer practice, Mark Pope gave his Kentucky Wildcats some time off before the fall semester begins later this month. But he's

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The Kentucky basketball team spent the summer putting in the work. Before the team takes a well-deserved break, the UK Sports Video department is

Collin Chandler and Denzel Aberdeen at a Kentucky Basketball summer practice - Photo by Chet White, UK Athletics

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The wild, wild west that is known as the NCAA Transfer Portal has finally settled.  Teams and rosters for the 2025-26 college basketball season are

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Jaland Lowe and Denzel Aberdeen are two of Kentucky's several incoming transfers this offseason. While many of these newcomers are complete strangers

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Jaland Lowe admits he 'hated' Denzel Aberdeen as a freshman

Denzel Aberdeen could've very simply remained in Gainesville as one the lone returners for the defending national champions. Instead, less than two

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Florida guard Denzel Aberdeen was a contributing member off the bench for a Gator team last season which won the National

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Denzel Aberdeen tells Kentucky fans what to expect from him

Jaland Lowe will never forget the first time he met Denzel Aberdeen. Pitt was playing Florida in the NIT Season Tip-Off at the Barclays Center on

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One of the most exciting games of Mark Pope's debut Kentucky season came in the Southeastern Conference opener.   The Wildcats, holding an 11-2

Jan 4, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Florida Gators guard Denzel Aberdeen (11) handles the ball during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Kentucky's SEC transfers happy to be on Rupp Arena's good side: "It was one of the worst places to play."

Florida guard Denzel Aberdeen was a contributing member off the bench for a Gator team last season which won the National Championship, as he

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Denzel Aberdeen recalls initial conversations with Kentucky after entering transfer portal

Denzel Aberdeen brings something to the 2025-26 Kentucky men's basketball team that no other player can claim: a national championship.   A super sub

Denzel Aberdeen's positional versatility could make him tough to keep off the floor: "I'm doing anything to help this team win."

Unlike Mark Pope's first year as head coach, Kentucky will have some returning pieces as he goes into year two.   Headlined by Otega Oweh, who turned

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Jaland Lowe stepping up as Kentucky's vocal leader: "He's a true point guard."

It was going to take quite the recruiting pitch to pull Denzel Aberdeen out of the Sunshine State, but a lengthy phone call with Mark Pope helped

After 3-hour call with Mark Pope, Denzel Aberdeen knew Kentucky was home: "It was pretty much a no-brainer."

Kentucky senior guard Denzel Aberdeen will bring plenty to the table this coming season.  The Florida transfer, who helped the Gators win a national

Denzel Aberdeen wants the BBN to know he's never going to lack energy

Denzel Aberdeen is mostly known for his abilities as an impactful two-way guard, but his new Kentucky teammates want to make sure everyone knows

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., Sunday, March 16, 2025.

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Denzel Aberdeen's new teammates highlight his skills as a shooter

The newest Wildcats are quickly learning what it means to be part of the Big Blue Nation.   Point guard Jaland Lowe, who transferred in from Pitt

Mar 1, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers guard Jaland Lowe (15) dribbles against Louisville Cardinals center Frank Anselem-Ibe (13) during the second half at KFC Yum! Center. Louisville defeated Pittsburgh 79-68. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

Jaland Lowe was throwing Ls down during Instagram Live with Denzel Aberdeen

Summer workouts are officially underway for the Kentucky men's basketball team -- and we have some pictures of the new-look Wildcats.  UK Athletics

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LOOK: Denzel Aberdeen, Kam Williams have HOPS (plus other pics from summer workouts)

Jayden Quaintance is no longer the only Kentucky Wildcat in town! Denzel Aberdeen posted a picture of his locker at the Joe Craft Center, meaning

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Denzel Aberdeen arrives on Kentucky's campus for summer workouts

It's safe to say that Kentucky head coach Mark Pope really likes his roster for the upcoming season.  Pope, who is heading into his second year on

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Mark Pope on potential roster movement: ‘I love our roster right now’

There have been a few times this offseason when we thought the Kentucky basketball roster was set. We were mistaken. Braydon Hawthorne and Reece

Mar 28, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) dunks the ball against the Tennessee Volunteers in the second half during a Midwest Regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Who's the Most Important Player on the 2025-26 Kentucky Basketball Team?

If you didn't have your head on a swivel, you may have hurt your neck when you heard that Denzel Aberdeen was transferring to Kentucky.     The Sixth

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Mark Pope plucked a pair of highly valuable transfers right from within his own conference.  One, Alabama's Mo Dioubate, made it to the Final Four