Davidson coach Bob McKillop offered him a scholarship after he broke his jaw in a tournament and played the next game anyway.

Despite getting looks from the likes of Nick Saban, Aldridge opted not to play football as a senior to focus on basketball.

With the graduation of Tyler Kalinoski, Aldridge had a more prominent role as a sophomore, averaging 15.5 points and a team-best 6.5 rebounds per game.

[5] Aldridge scored 45 points in a triple overtime loss to St. Bonaventure on February 28, and was named CBS Sports player of the week.

On July 22, 2021, Aldridge signed with Petkim Spor of the Turkish Basketball Super League (BSL).