""Common sense won a round today. 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," NCAA president Charlie Baker said in a statement Monday. "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.""
"Bediako spent two seasons (2021-23) at Alabama, averaging 6.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.7 blocks, and helped the Crimson Tide make the NCAA tournament twice. He wasn't selected in the 2023 draft, but he played for the Motor City Cruise in the NBA's G League as recently as mid-January. His lawyers argued that Bediako remains within his five-year college eligibility window. The NCAA denied Alabama's initial petition, and Baker and SEC commissioner Greg Sankey made it clear they opposed Bediako's reinstatement."
A Tuscaloosa judge denied Charles Bediako's motion for a preliminary injunction to allow him to play for Alabama this season. NCAA president Charlie Baker said the decision kept professionals from returning to college and urged Congress to address conflicting state laws. Bediako left Alabama for the 2023 NBA draft, signed a two-way contract and played in the G League through mid-January. He spent two seasons at Alabama (2021-23), averaged 6.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.7 blocks, and appeared in two NCAA tournaments. His lawyers contend he remains within a five-year eligibility window. Coach Nate Oats said Bediako will remain on scholarship and pursue a degree. Alabama is 3-2 with Bediako averaging 10.0 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.4 blocks in five games.
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