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A judge denied Charles Bediako's request for an injunction pending appeal of his eligibility ruling, effectively preventing a return to Alabama this season. Bediako last played Feb. 7 vs. Auburn and sought relief to rejoin the Crimson Tide, while coach Nate Oats defended his decision. Alabama sits at 20-7 overall and 10-4 in the SEC and will face Mississippi State without him as his eligibility case remains unresolved.
A Tuscaloosa County judge denied Alabama center Charles Bediako’s injunction against the NCAA, ending his eligibility for the remainder of the 2025-26 season after he played five games under a temporary restraining order; the ruling comes after the NCAA deemed him ineligible, meaning Alabama will play without him going forward, despite a five-game stretch in which he averaged 10.0 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.4 blocks.
Joey Aguilar, Tennessee's quarterback, was granted a temporary restraining order blocking NCAA eligibility rules, advancing his bid to return to Tennessee in 2026 for a sixth season of college football. He filed suit seeking an extra year of Division I eligibility after a 2025 season in which he threw for 3,565 yards and 24 touchdowns (plus four rushing TDs); his path has included Appalachian State and a transfer to UCLA, with involvement in the Diego Pavia eligibility suit that was dismissed.
During a Florida vs. Alabama game, Florida fans near the free-throw line shouted 'G League dropout' at Alabama center Charles Bediako, highlighting his NBA/G League path. Bediako has argued he should be eligible to return to Alabama under NCAA amateur-status rules after stints with the Spurs’ system and a G League contract, prompting legal action when the NCAA initially ruled him ineligible; a temporary restraining order allowed him to play while the case progressed.
Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar argues the NCAA JUCO rule should not count his JUCO years toward eligibility and has filed a lawsuit seeking emergency relief to play in 2026, with Tennessee reportedly having a roster spot and about $2 million in NIL compensation if allowed to return. Aguilar threw for 3,565 yards and 24 TDs in 2025 and would likely start in 2026 if eligible. He previously joined but has since left the Diego Pavia suit and now pursues relief in this separate case amid antitrust claims.
Former UCLA star and NBA draftee Amari Bailey is pursuing a return to college after brief NBA and G League stints. He has hired an agent and a lawyer to challenge NCAA eligibility, aiming to play one more season and argues he would be a college senior if allowed to enroll; his case adds to the ongoing wave of eligibility moves as players seek a path back to college post-pro pro experience.
Former UCLA guard Amari Bailey, who appeared in 10 NBA games for Charlotte on a two‑way deal, is pursuing NCAA eligibility to return to college basketball. He has hired an agent and a lawyer to seek a waiver to play (potentially in 2026-27), arguing his NBA stint shouldn’t permanently bar him. Bailey would have one year remaining in the five‑year window and plans to explore college options, a move that tests NCAA rules amid ongoing lawsuits and cases like Charles Bediako’s injunction.
A Tuscaloosa judge extended Charles Bediako's temporary restraining order by 10 days, allowing the Alabama center to continue playing while his NCAA eligibility petition is resolved; the hearing was postponed to early February with no new date set, and Alabama has two key games in that window as coach Nate Oats supports the decision.
A Tuscaloosa judge granted a temporary restraining order allowing former Alabama center Charles Bediako to join the Crimson Tide again despite NCAA ineligibility tied to his NBA contract and G League play, as an injunction hearing looms and the case raises questions about the NCAA’s ability to enforce its rules.
A Tuscaloosa County judge with notable Alabama ties ruled Charles Bediako immediately eligible to play for Alabama after leaving for the NBA draft, a decision that comes as he sues the NCAA to reinstate remaining college eligibility. The ruling raises ethics questions because the judge and his wife are connected to Alabama athletics and a related murder case defense, prompting scrutiny over potential conflicts of interest in NCAA eligibility disputes.
A Tuscaloosa County judge issued a 10-day temporary restraining order allowing former Alabama center Charles Bediako to return to the Crimson Tide basketball program and practice with the team after he sued the NCAA over eligibility rules following his decision to enter the 2023 NBA Draft; a preliminary injunction hearing is set for Jan. 27, marking a notable challenge to current college-athlete eligibility rules amid professional opportunities.
Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss plans to file a Mississippi lawsuit to win a sixth year of eligibility after the NCAA denied the request for a waiver due to insufficient medical documentation; his team expects injunctions to allow him to play next season, highlighting ongoing chaos in college football rules and governance.
The NCAA's recent decision to grant eligibility to international player James Nnaji, who was drafted into the NBA, has sparked controversy and could significantly alter college basketball and NBA draft dynamics, including potential legal battles and changes in player transfer and return policies.
UConn coach Dan Hurley calls for a college basketball commissioner amid controversy over James Nnaji's NCAA eligibility, criticizing the lack of clear rules and leadership in the sport.
The NCAA has granted four years of eligibility to NBA-drafted players like James Nnaji, who was selected in 2023 but has not signed an NBA contract, allowing them to return to college sports, signaling a potential shift in NCAA rules and athlete decision-making.