NCAA Committee Clears Alabama: Crimson Tide Won’t Be Penalized for Charles Bediako’s Brief Court-Approved Return

The NCAA Men’s Basketball Selection Committee has confirmed that the Alabama Crimson Tide will face no repercussions for fielding center Charles Bediako during his temporary court-approved eligibility.

Bediako briefly returned for five games after securing a temporary restraining order, contributing significantly before a subsequent judicial ruling ended his college career. This decision affirms that those games count, with the committee focusing on competitive merit rather than eligibility disputes for tournament seeding.