UConn AD David Benedict called out the NCAA this afternoon following a judge’s ruling that pro player David Bediako can play for Alabama.
Benedict says if Bediako plays, those games shouldn’t count toward the NCAA Tournament.
“The NCAA has deemed (Charles Bediako) ineligible. Fine, he can play (on a judge’s ruling). It doesn’t mean the games need to count toward the NCAA tournament. Otherwise, throw away the rule book and set it on fire. There are no rules.”
UConn AD David Benedict tells ESPN that he’s imploring the NCAA and president Charlie Baker to take a stand in eligibility cases where there’s NCAA rules being circumvented by a judge’s ruling.
“If legally we can’t control or impose NCAA rules in terms of who can play and who… https://t.co/x189ryRfuL
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) January 21, 2026
