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Aberdeen Pushes for Fifth Year Eligibility
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…
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