Bediako situation, legal question

[HooperScooper]

I'm hoping Alabama falls flat on their faces.

"[Coach Nate Oats] has a plan," Bediako told Yea-Alabama.com, a website for the school's NIL collective. "I'm ready to help these guys win and also give them some of my knowledge. We've got a great group of guys. I think we can win it all. I'm just excited, just as much as they are."

Charles Bediako says Alabama 'can win it all' with him back

Hours before his second collegiate debut after a stint as a two-way player in the NBA, and a G League standout, Charles Bediako said Alabama could win a national title with him on the roster.

www.espn.com

 

[HooperScooper]

Tennessee goes into Tuscaloosa and knocks off Alabama and Bediako. Karma is a bitch. 😀

Tennessee 79-73 Alabama (Jan 24, 2026) Box Score - ESPN

Box score for the Tennessee Volunteers vs. Alabama Crimson Tide NCAAM game from January 24, 2026 on ESPN. Includes all points, rebounds and steals stats.

www.espn.com

 

[Mike Honcho]

Tennessee goes into Tuscaloosa and knocks off Alabama and Bediako. Karma is a bitch. 😀

Tennessee 79-73 Alabama (Jan 24, 2026) Box Score - ESPN

Box score for the Tennessee Volunteers vs. Alabama Crimson Tide NCAAM game from January 24, 2026 on ESPN. Includes all points, rebounds and steals stats.

www.espn.com

I watched part of the game. Bediako looked great - 13 pts and 3 rebounds on 5/6 shooting.

Bama was down two players today.

 

[ToolzieFan]

Pretty good tweet.

 

[bjc42]

Pretty good tweet.

insane tweet by their main account lol

 

[UConnTrumbull]

Maybe Oats can sue to get that loss vacated

 

[HooperScooper]

TRO extended due to the attorneys not being able to attend a hearing tomorrow due to the weather.

Hearing for Alabama's Bediako delayed; NCAA asks judge to step down

Charles Bediako can continue playing for Alabama after a hearing on his request for a preliminary injunction was delayed. Meanwhile, the NCAA has filed a motion asking the judge overseeing the case to recuse himself, AL.com reported.

www.espn.com

 

[BFieldHusky]

Have asked the judge to recuse himself as well.

 

[uconnfan68]

For what it's worth, our woman's team has a freshman who played two years of pro ball in Italy. Just throwing that out there.

Without actual pay. Just expenses.

 

[UConnTrumbull]

 

[JVN]

 

[Lafayette]

Right old donor to Alabama judge recuses himself; in steps in an Alabama alum judge. Too funny.

 

[Waquoit]

Right old donor to Alabama judge recuses himself; in steps in an Alabama alum judge. Too funny.

He said, "My work is done here".

 

[auror]

Right old donor to Alabama judge recuses himself; in steps in an Alabama alum judge. Too funny.

Apparently the guy that recused himself is actually the only judge in the state circuit that didn't go to Alabama Law lol.

 

[UConnTrumbull]

Apparently the guy that recused himself is actually the only judge in the state circuit that didn't go to Alabama Law lol.

Wish they could bring in the judge from My Cousin Vinny. He was a man of honor.

 

[JVN]

 

[Magic32]

😜

 

[HuskyHawk]

No, the judge's ruling said the NCAA can't penalize Alabama in any way.

Which is well beyond their jurisdiction. So if the NCAA has any spine they can fight that.

 

[CL82]

Meanwhile...

 

[Mr. French]

Well, everyone's fears are continuing to mount. A guy with games played is now testing the rules.

Amari Bailey, with 10 games in NBA, seeks college eligibility

Former UCLA standout Amari Bailey, who played 10 games for the Hornets in 2023-24, has hired an agent and a lawyer to prepare to fight for NCAA eligibility.

www.espn.com

 

[HungryHu5ky]

If he can comeback I say let bring back McNeeley

 

[HooperScooper]

Well, everyone's fears are continuing to mount. A guy with games played is now testing the rules.

Amari Bailey, with 10 games in NBA, seeks college eligibility

Former UCLA standout Amari Bailey, who played 10 games for the Hornets in 2023-24, has hired an agent and a lawyer to prepare to fight for NCAA eligibility.

www.espn.com

Everyone is trying to follow the money. What did the NCAA expect?

 

[JVN]

 

[Mr. French]

I respect that he subtly threw shade at the old guys trying to go back, lol

I can absolutely see why a kid would try this, given the NIL money and the fact that his development is not what he expected when leaving.

But ultimately, if you're playing in the NBA, your window is closed. Unfortunate for some, but too bad.

That's my opinion of course, and often that opinion doesn't align with the courts.

 

[UConnTrumbull]

I respect that he subtly threw shade at the old guys trying to go back, lol

I can absolutely see why a kid would try this, given the NIL money and the fact that his development is not what he expected when leaving.

But ultimately, if you're playing in the NBA, your window is closed. Unfortunate for some, but too bad.

That's my opinion of course, and often that opinion doesn't align with the courts.

Honestly I’d rather a 26 year old who never played pro ball playing in college versus this. If you played in the NBA or had an NBA contract you’re out.

 

[superjohn]

Honestly I’d rather a 26 year old who never played pro ball playing in college versus this. If you played in the NBA or had an NBA contract you’re out.

It's insane there would even be any discussion about this. As Hurley said, nobody is protecting the college basketball shield.

At some point you won't even have a sport worth saving.

 

[JVN]

 

[nomar]

 

[JVN]

 

[Mr. French]

I should have known Golden would go hard this game…I definitely thought it but didn’t bet FL. They were AMPED for this one.