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Auburn's NCAA Bid Hinges on Bediako Status, Pearl Says
sports1 month ago

Auburn's NCAA Bid Hinges on Bediako Status, Pearl Says

Auburn, fighting for an NCAA Tournament berth, travels to Tuscaloosa in a high-stakes rivalry as Steven Pearl says the Tigers are effectively 16-13 after accounting for Charles Bediako's eligibility. Analysts debate whether Auburn’s home loss should factor into the resume, given Bediako’s role in the earlier Alabama win. Bediako, who played for Alabama in the Feb. 7 win and is in the arena in street clothes, remains a central talking point as Auburn vs. Alabama shapes SEC Tournament seeding and postseason prospects.

via On3|
#alabama#auburn#charles-bediako
Judge Denies Bediako's Bid to Return to Alabama Basketball Pending Appeal
sports1 month ago

Judge Denies Bediako's Bid to Return to Alabama Basketball Pending Appeal

A judge denied Charles Bediako's request for an injunction pending appeal of his eligibility ruling, effectively preventing a return to Alabama this season. Bediako last played Feb. 7 vs. Auburn and sought relief to rejoin the Crimson Tide, while coach Nate Oats defended his decision. Alabama sits at 20-7 overall and 10-4 in the SEC and will face Mississippi State without him as his eligibility case remains unresolved.

via On3|
#alabama-crimson-tide#charles-bediako#college-basketball
Judge Denies Bediako's Eligibility, Ending Alabama Center's Season
sports2 months ago

Judge Denies Bediako's Eligibility, Ending Alabama Center's Season

A Tuscaloosa County judge denied Alabama center Charles Bediako’s injunction against the NCAA, ending his eligibility for the remainder of the 2025-26 season after he played five games under a temporary restraining order; the ruling comes after the NCAA deemed him ineligible, meaning Alabama will play without him going forward, despite a five-game stretch in which he averaged 10.0 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.4 blocks.

via On3|
#alabama-basketball#charles-bediako#college-basketball
Judge denies injunction, ending Charles Bediako's Alabama eligibility
sports2 months ago

Judge denies injunction, ending Charles Bediako's Alabama eligibility

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.

via cnn.com|
#alabama-crimson-tide#charles-bediako#college-basketball
NCAA Leverages Ty Simpson Hypothetical to Question Bediako Eligibility
sports2 months ago

NCAA Leverages Ty Simpson Hypothetical to Question Bediako Eligibility

At Charles Bediako's eligibility hearing, NCAA lawyers argued granting him eligibility could set a broader precedent, using a hypothetical where Ty Simpson—who entered the 2026 NFL Draft—could return to college via transfer if unhappy with his draft position, amid reports of a $4 million NIL offer from Tennessee. The argument underscores preserving NCAA rules as Alabama prepares for the Friday game against Auburn, with support from SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey.

via On3|
#alabama-basketball#charles-bediako#ncaa
Gator Crowd Hurls 'G League Dropout' Chant at Bediako
sports2 months ago

Gator Crowd Hurls 'G League Dropout' Chant at Bediako

During a Florida vs. Alabama game, Florida fans near the free-throw line shouted 'G League dropout' at Alabama center Charles Bediako, highlighting his NBA/G League path. Bediako has argued he should be eligible to return to Alabama under NCAA amateur-status rules after stints with the Spurs’ system and a G League contract, prompting legal action when the NCAA initially ruled him ineligible; a temporary restraining order allowed him to play while the case progressed.

via Mediaite|
#charles-bediako#college-basketball#florida-gators
NCAA Recusal Push Sees Tuscaloosa Judge Withdraw From Bediako Case
sports2 months ago

NCAA Recusal Push Sees Tuscaloosa Judge Withdraw From Bediako Case

The NCAA won a bid to have Tuscaloosa County Circuit Court Judge James Roberts recused from the Charles Bediako case over concerns about impartiality tied to his Alabama ties; Bediako’s lawyers did not oppose the move and stressed the court’s fairness, while a new Tuscaloosa County judge will be assigned to reschedule the injunction hearing as the eligibility dispute continues following a TRO extension.

via On3|
#alabama#charles-bediako#ncaa
Six-Figure Donor Judge Grants Bediako Immediate Alabama Eligibility
college-sports2 months ago

Six-Figure Donor Judge Grants Bediako Immediate Alabama Eligibility

A Tuscaloosa County judge with notable Alabama ties ruled Charles Bediako immediately eligible to play for Alabama after leaving for the NBA draft, a decision that comes as he sues the NCAA to reinstate remaining college eligibility. The ruling raises ethics questions because the judge and his wife are connected to Alabama athletics and a related murder case defense, prompting scrutiny over potential conflicts of interest in NCAA eligibility disputes.

via Front Office Sports|
#alabama#charles-bediako#college-sports
Alabama Men's Basketball Faces No. 1 Arizona in High-Stakes Showdown
sports2 years ago

Alabama Men's Basketball Faces No. 1 Arizona in High-Stakes Showdown

Alabama men's basketball team faces Arizona in a neutral-site game, continuing their tough nonconference schedule. Alabama's offense is potent due to their fast pace and emphasis on 3-point shooting, while their defense has been a liability. The team has faced challenges with chemistry due to many new faces and injuries. Former Alabama guard Jaden Bradley is now a key player for Arizona. The score prediction favors Arizona with a final score of 88-81.

via Arizona Desert Swarm|
#alabama-basketball#arizona-basketball#charles-bediako
Alabama Basketball Takes on Purdue in Toronto's Hall of Fame Series
sports2 years ago

Alabama Basketball Takes on Purdue in Toronto's Hall of Fame Series

Alabama basketball is traveling to Canada to play Purdue as part of a scheduled game that was initially intended to showcase the matchup between Ontario natives and top big men Zach Edey and Charles Bediako. However, Bediako left for the NBA, and Edey remains a formidable player for Purdue. The game presents a tough challenge for Alabama, as Purdue is ranked No. 4 nationally and has been performing well. The trip to Canada also poses logistical challenges for Alabama's basketball operations, but the team is excited about the opportunity to play in a different venue.

via AL.com|
#alabama-basketball#canada#charles-bediako