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Alabama Coach Confirms Bediako Will Keep Scholarship
Oats says player will remain on scholarship regardless of court ruling
Feb. 6, 2026 at 6:23pm
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Alabama men's basketball head coach Nate Oats confirmed that player Charles Bediako will remain on scholarship at the university, regardless of the outcome of a court ruling on Bediako's injunction against the NCAA.
Why it matters
This decision by Alabama ensures Bediako can continue his education at the university, even if he is unable to continue playing basketball due to the ongoing legal dispute with the NCAA.
The details
Bediako's attorney argued that if the player was not granted an injunction, he would lose his scholarship and be unable to complete his degree at Alabama. However, Coach Oats stated that Bediako will remain on scholarship "100%" regardless of the judge's ruling.
- On February 6, 2026, Coach Oats made the comments confirming Bediako will keep his scholarship.
The players
Nate Oats
The head coach of the Alabama men's basketball team.
Charles Bediako
An Alabama basketball player who has filed an injunction against the NCAA.
David Holt
The attorney representing Charles Bediako in his legal dispute with the NCAA.
Judge Daniel Pruet
The Tuscaloosa Circuit Court judge presiding over the case regarding Bediako's injunction against the NCAA.
What they’re saying
“Yeah, 100%. Charles is our guy. That's been our point since the beginning; this isn't some random 23-year-old, played professionally in Europe for 4 years that nobody knew, that we're bring over as a mercenary halfway through the season like some other places have done.”
— Nate Oats, Alabama Men's Basketball Head Coach
What’s next
As of publication, there is no verdict from Judge Pruet on Bediako's injunction against the NCAA. The judge's ruling will determine if Bediako is able to continue playing basketball for Alabama.
The takeaway
Alabama's commitment to keeping Bediako on scholarship regardless of the court ruling underscores the university's support for the player and desire to ensure he can complete his education, even if he is unable to continue playing for the team.
