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Judge Rules 7-Foot Center Charles Bediako Is No Longer Eligible to Play for Alabama
- On Feb 9, 2026, County Circuit Court Judge Daniel Pruet denied Charles Bediako's motion for a preliminary injunction, ending his collegiate eligibility and season after two weeks under a temporary restraining order.
- Leaving for the 2023 NBA draft, Bediako sued the NCAA after signing a two-way deal and playing in the G League, arguing he remains within his five-year college eligibility.
- During the five games under the court order, he averaged 10 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks, and Alabama went 3-2 in those games.
- Crimson Tide coach Nate Oats said Friday that Bediako will remain on scholarship and work toward a degree, while NCAA president Charlie Baker said he was glad the court "upheld the rules of our members" and that "Common sense won a round today."
- Calling for federal action, the court decision was seen as blocking professionals from 'pivot back to college' and crowding out students, prompting NCAA President Charlie Baker to urge Congress for stability.
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Alabama court denies Charles Bediako’s injunction for NCAA eligibility
A circuit court judge in Alabama denied Charles Bediako's motion for a preliminary injunction to continue the resumption of his college basketball career Monday, rendering him ineligible once again.
·Georgia, United States
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Leaning Left7Leaning Right6Center17Last UpdatedBias Distribution57% Center
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- 57% of the sources are Center
57% Center
L 23%
C 57%
R 20%
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