Charles Bediako is as soon as once more trying to return to play for No. 17 Alabama. In response to AL.com, the previous Crimson Tide middle filed an enchantment to the Alabama Supreme Courtroom on Monday, two weeks after a Tuscaloosa County circuit courtroom decide denied Bediako’s movement in search of a preliminary injunction in opposition to NCAA eligibility guidelines.
Whereas Bediako’s enchantment is pending, he is in search of “interim injunctive reduction” that may permit him to play instantly.
“The request is to place an injunction in place whereas the Alabama Supreme Courtroom considers the substance of our argument as to why we consider the Circuit Courtroom’s order was incorrect,” David Holt, considered one of Bediako’s attorneys, informed ESPN.
Bediako has remained a scholar at Alabama and helped with the scout staff, per coach Nate Oats. Alabama’s subsequent recreation is Wednesday vs. Mississippi State.
It is the most recent twist in what’s been fairly the saga for Bediako, the NCAA and eligibility guidelines.
Bediako performed for Alabama in 2021-22 and 2022-23 earlier than forgoing the remainder of his eligibility and getting into the NBA Draft pool. Although he didn’t get drafted, he signed a two-way contract with the San Antonio Spurs. He by no means appeared in an NBA recreation however did play for the Austin Spurs of the NBA G League. He additionally appeared in G League video games for the Grand Rapids Gold and the Motor Metropolis Cruise on Exhibit 10 contracts.
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In late January 2026, Bediako filed swimsuit in opposition to the NCAA, requesting “speedy preliminary and everlasting injunctive reduction.” As a result of Bediako enrolled in Alabama in 2021, he was — and continues to be — inside his five-year eligibility clock. Tuscaloosa County decide James Roberts granted Beidako a short lived restraining order in opposition to the NCAA, paving the way in which for him to return to the Crimson Tide. After it was later found Roberts is an Alabama donor; he recused himself from the case.
Below the order, Bediako performed in 5 video games with Alabama from Jan. 24 to Feb. 7, averaging 10 factors, 4.6 rebounds and 1.4 blocks whereas capturing 77%.
On Feb. 9, Alabama circuit courtroom decide Daniel Pruet denied Bediako’s movement in search of a preliminary injunction in opposition to NCAA eligibility guidelines. The purpose of the preliminary injunction had been to permit Bediako to play for the remainder of the season.
“Widespread sense received a spherical at this time,” NCAA president Charlie Baker mentioned in a press release. “The courtroom noticed this for what it’s: an try by professionals to pivot again to school and crowd out the following technology of scholars. School sports activities are for college kids, not for individuals who already walked away to go professional and now need to hit the ‘undo’ button on the expense of an adolescent’s dream.
“Whereas we’re glad the courtroom upheld the principles our members truly need, one win does not repair the nationwide mess of state legal guidelines. It is time for Congress to cease watching from the sidelines and assist us present some precise stability.”
Bediako’s return to school basketball after signing a number of NBA contracts had prompted important consternation amongst NCAA higher-ups, with even SEC commissioner Greg Sankey signing an affidavit in opposition to Bediako’s trigger.
After Pruet’s ruling, it appeared Bediako’s return to school basketball had ended. Now, although, he and his authorized staff are attempting as soon as once more. With the tip of the common season (March 7) quickly approaching, Bediako’s movement signifies his request “will grow to be moot with out interim reduction” with the enchantment course of “unlikely to resolve earlier than the season concludes.”
