NBA G League player Charles Bediako is no longer eligible to compete for Alabama following a judge’s ruling on Monday.
The judge denied Bediako’s injunction, which officially puts an end to his college career.
Here is an excerpt about the decision from ESPN:
An Alabama circuit judge on Monday denied Alabama basketball player Charles Bediako’s motion for a preliminary injunction, ending the 7-foot center’s collegiate eligibility and his season with the Crimson Tide.
County Circuit Court Judge Daniel Pruet cited that Bediako “failed to demonstrate that he is entitled to the injunctive relief that he seeks,” according to court documents.
Bediako was playing under a temporary restraining order that allowed the former NBA G League player to join Alabama in the middle of the season despite questions regarding his collegiate eligibility.
Alabama center Charles Bediako's injunction to continue playing this season for Alabama has been denied by a judge, sources confirm to ESPN. He'll no longer be eligible for Alabama. pic.twitter.com/vnYcdRryRu
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“Common sense won a round today,” NCAA President Charlie Baker said in a statement. “The court saw this for what it is: an attempt by professionals to pivot back to college and crowd out the next generation of students. College sports are for students, not for people who already walked away to go pro and now want to hit the ‘undo’ button at the expense of a teenager’s dream. While we’re glad the court upheld the rules our members actually want, one win doesn’t fix the national mess of state laws. It’s time for Congress to stop watching from the sidelines and help us provide some actual stability.”
