Judge denies injunction, ending Charles Bediako's Alabama eligibility
TL;DR
An Alabama circuit judge denied Charles Bediako's motion for a preliminary injunction, ending the 7-foot center’s collegiate eligibility and his season with the Crimson Tide after he joined Alabama mid-season under a temporary restraining order amid questions about his eligibility. The 23-year-old had averaged 10 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.4 blocks in five games; NCAA President Charlie Baker said the court upheld the rules, and Alabama coach Nate Oats noted Bediako would stay on scholarship while pursuing a degree.
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