US EditionEx-Alabama Player Charles Bediako, Who Played in NBA G League, Gets Temporary College Eligibility
- On Jan. 20, Charles Bediako filed in Tuscaloosa Circuit Court seeking immediate injunctive relief to stop the NCAA from blocking his return to Alabama men's basketball this season.
- The NCAA maintains that it will not clear athletes who signed NBA contracts, reiterating Tuesday that Bediako's multiple deals, including a two-way contract with the San Antonio Spurs, disqualify him.
- Bediako's complaint cites recent NCAA clearances of G League players and James Nnaji's midseason reinstatement with four seasons of eligibility, plus Thierry Darlan's eligibility after playing professionally.
- The filing highlights urgent timing and roster shortfalls as Charles Bediako argues he will suffer irreparable harm from lost development and missed postseason chances while SEC play proceeds with Alabama men's basketball facing rebounding struggles and limited center depth behind Aiden Sherrell and Noah Williamson.
- A ruling for Bediako could set precedent, as no two-way contract players have gained NCAA eligibility, potentially reshaping treatment of former G-League athletes and NBA-contract signees.
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Another Pro Basketball Player Is Heading Back To Campus As NCAA Is Quickly Losing Control Over Hoops
The NCAA is completely losing control of college basketball as players who have moved on from the college game continue to rejoin it. On Wednesday, a judge granted a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) for former Alabama Crimson Tide forward Charles Bediako, who has spent the past two-plus seasons in the NBA G League after declaring for the 2023 NBA Draft, so Bediako can resume his college career with the Tide. Bediako, who was not selected in the…
Ex-Alabama player Charles Bediako, who played in NBA G League, gets te
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Ex-Alabama player Charles Bediako, who has spent the past 2 1/2 years competing in the NBA Summer League and G League, had his college eligibility temporarily reinstated Wednesday by a judge who blocked the NCAA from retaliating for his return to the 17th-ranked Tide. Bediako had signed several NBA developmental contracts since going undrafted in 2023. He played two seasons (2021-23) at Alabama, averaging 6.6 points, 5.2 …
Ex-Alabama player Charles Bediako, who played in NBA G League, gets temporary college eligibility
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Ex-Alabama player Charles Bediako, who has spent the past 2 1/2 years competing in the NBA Summer League and G League, had his college eligibility temporarily reinstated Wednesday by a judge who blocked the NCAA from…
Ex-Alabama player Charles Bediako, who played in NBA G League, is granted college eligibility
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Ex-Alabama player Charles Bediako, who has spent the past 2 1/2 years competing in the NBA Summer League and G League, had his college eligibility temporarily reinstated Wednesday by a judge who blocked the NCAA from…
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