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Texas A&M Coach Wants NCAA to "Make It Right" After Bediako Saga
Aggies head coach Bucky McMillan calls for the NCAA Selection Committee to address the impact of Charles Bediako's eligibility issues on his team's season.
Feb. 11, 2026 at 8:31pm
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Texas A&M Aggies head coach Bucky McMillan is calling on the NCAA Selection Committee to address the impact of the Charles Bediako eligibility saga on his team's season. Bediako, a former G-League player, was initially denied eligibility to play for Alabama but then allowed to play under a restraining order, including in Alabama's win over Texas A&M. McMillan wants the NCAA to "make it right" for the Aggies, who lost that key conference game to Alabama with Bediako on the court.
Why it matters
The Aggies have been one of the surprise teams in college basketball this season, rising to the top of the SEC standings. Their loss to Alabama, with Bediako playing, has impacted their conference title hopes and NCAA Tournament seeding. McMillan believes the NCAA needs to address this unique situation and its impact on his team's season.
The details
After initially being denied eligibility to play for Alabama, Crimson Tide center Charles Bediako was granted a restraining order that allowed him to take the court, including in Alabama's 100-97 victory over Texas A&M. Bediako had 5 points in that game, including a key free throw late, and played the sixth-most minutes for Alabama. McMillan believes the Aggies were put at a disadvantage by having to face Alabama's full roster, including Bediako, when other SEC teams will not have to do so.
- On February 7, 2026, Alabama defeated Texas A&M 100-97 with Bediako playing under the restraining order.
- On February 10, 2026, Bediako lost his suit for more eligibility, but was playing under the temporary restraining order during the game against Texas A&M.
The players
Bucky McMillan
The head coach of the Texas A&M Aggies basketball team.
Charles Bediako
The former G-League player who was initially denied eligibility to play for the Alabama Crimson Tide but was then granted a restraining order to play, including in the game against Texas A&M.
What they’re saying
“We'd love to get the one seed, we'd love to go try and win the league, right? I'm not talking about Alabama, I don't care about Alabama. You know, how do they make it right for us, how is it made right for us?”
— Bucky McMillan, Head Coach, Texas A&M Aggies
What’s next
The NCAA Selection Committee will need to determine how to address the impact of Bediako's eligibility issues on Texas A&M's season, including potentially adjusting the Aggies' NCAA Tournament seeding.
The takeaway
This case highlights the challenges faced by college basketball teams when player eligibility issues arise mid-season, and the need for the NCAA to have clear policies in place to ensure fairness for all teams impacted by such situations.
