Ex-Pro Basketball Player Denied Bid For College Hoops Return

Former NBA Developmental League Player Charles Bediako’s Injunction Request Denied by Alabama State Judge

Former NBA developmental league player Charles Bediako’s hopes of returning to college basketball with the University of Alabama have been dashed as an Alabama state judge rejected his bid for an injunction to override NCAA rules against professionals playing in college.

The ruling, made by the judge on February 10, 2026, at 5:44 PM EST, marks a setback for Bediako’s aspirations to continue his basketball career at the collegiate level.

Bediako’s legal team had sought the injunction to challenge the NCAA’s regulations preventing former professional players from participating in college sports. However, the judge’s decision upholds the NCAA’s eligibility standards, which aim to maintain the distinction between amateur and professional athletes in collegiate competitions.

The University of Alabama, where Bediako had hoped to compete, will now have to abide by the court’s ruling and uphold the NCAA’s guidelines regarding player eligibility.

Despite this setback, Bediako and his legal representatives have not yet commented on whether they plan to appeal the judge’s decision or explore alternative avenues to pursue his return to college basketball.

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