Alabama Supreme Court Blocks Bediako's Return
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Alabama Supreme Court Denies Charles Bediakos Appeal to Play This Season: Former Crimson Tide Centers NCAA Eligibility Case Continues
The Alabama Supreme Court has rejected former Crimson Tide center Charles Bediakos request to play for the University of Alabama this season while his NCAA eligibility case is ongoing. Bediako, a seven-foot Canadian big man, starred for Alabama from 2021 to 2023, averaging 6.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks per game. After going undrafted and spending three years in the NBA G League, he sought a return to college basketball, claiming hes still within his five-year eligibility window. However, NCAA President Charlie Baker and SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey opposed his return, and a lower court judges temporary order allowing him to play was overturned in February. Bediakos appeal continues as hes played for Canada in FIBA World Cup qualifiers, including a recent win over Puerto Rico. Alabamas regular season ends on March 7th, with SEC tournament action starting mid-March and the NCAA tournament running from March 17th to April 6th. The ruling leaves the Tide without their veteran post presence for the postseason, shifting focus to younger talent.
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