Denzel Aberdeen BACK in the Transfer Portal - Could Florida Gators, Todd Golden Bring Him Back?
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The Locked On Gators podcast addresses Denzel Aberdeen's return to the transfer portal after his season with the Kentucky Wildcats, sparking debate over whether the Florida Gators should pursue him. Host Brandon Olson strongly argues against a reunion, citing Aberdeen's lack of efficiency as a scorer—particularly his high volume of mid-range shots and poor shooting percentages compared to Florida's current roster. He emphasizes that Aberdeen's 49.3% two-point shooting rate is below every key Florida player in the 2025-2026 rotation, making him a poor tactical fit for Todd Golden’s system, which prioritizes efficiency and spacing. Olson also questions the validity of Aberdeen’s eligibility waiver request, arguing that limited playing time as a freshman doesn’t justify an extra year of college basketball. While acknowledging improvements in his three-point and free-throw shooting, Olson concludes that Aberdeen’s overall inefficiency and mismatch with Florida’s offensive philosophy make him a non-fit. The episode closes with a firm 'no' to a potential return, rooted in both performance and strategic alignment.
Denzel Aberdeen is inefficient as a scorer, shooting just 49.3% from two and relying heavily on mid-range shots.
Florida Gators' current roster all shot better from two than Aberdeen, making him a poor fit for Todd Golden’s system.
Aberdeen’s request for an eligibility waiver is questioned due to minimal playing time as a freshman.
His departure from Florida was framed as a search for a coach who 'believed in him,' but his performance at Kentucky contradicts that narrative.
The Florida Gators should not pursue him due to strategic incompatibility and lack of offensive efficiency.
Introduction and Club Announcement
Brandon Olson opens the episode with a brief introduction to the Locked On Gators podcast and promotes the Everydayer Club, an ad-free membership with exclusive fan access.
Denzel Aberdeen's Return to the Transfer Portal
The episode centers on Denzel Aberdeen’s return to the transfer portal after his season at Kentucky, with discussion around his eligibility waiver request and the reasons behind his departure from Florida.
Critique of Aberdeen's Efficiency and Fit
“He's not efficient. He's not a fit with what Todd Golden is trying to do. That's it. That's one of the reasons, and I think the main reason that Todd Golden was really heartbroken when he was leaving works for me. I care about efficiency and winning inefficiency doesn't win.”
Conclusion and Sponsor Segments
The episode concludes with a firm rejection of Aberdeen’s return, followed by promotional segments for Mazda and Fanduel, reinforcing the podcast’s daily, free format.
“He's not efficient. He's not a fit with what Todd Golden is trying to do. That's it. That's one of the reasons, and I think the main reason that Todd Golden was really heartbroken when he was leaving works for me. I care about efficiency and winning inefficiency doesn't win.”
“I care about efficiency and winning inefficiency doesn't win.”
“Every time that Florida plays Kentucky and Denzel Aberdeen, they'd say, hey man, go ahead and shoot all these middies that you want because you're not doing it efficiently enough to make us pay for it.”
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