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College Basketball News / Yardbarker / February 5
Auburn HC Steven Pearl makes shocking admission about Alabama's Charles Bediako
The Auburn Tigers play their biggest rival, the Alabama Crimson Tide, this weekend. And there's a wild story right at the heart of this matchup.
NBA News / Auburn Tigers on SI / February 4
Auburn Player Named in Latest Charles Bediako Eligibility Filings
The Charles Bediako controversy has already shaken the NCAA to its core, and his legal team is not done yet. Notably, Bediako’s temporary restraining order is set to run out on Feb.
Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 3
Brownell On Current Landscape: ‘We Have Lost Control Here’ 
Brad Brownell is as perplexed as the next person when it comes to rules surrounding eligibility for college basketball players. While the NCAA has remained steadfast in saying players who have signed professional contracts with NBA or G-League teams are ineligible, the courts are pushing back.
The 'No. 2 NBA Draft picks since 1985' quiz
Starting in 1985, the NBA implemented a lottery system in order to determine which team receives the No. 1 overall pick in that year's draft. But, this time we don't want you to name the top pick, but instead the pick that came after No. 1. How many of the second overall picks from this time cane you name in six minutes?
College Basketball News / Florida Gators on SI / February 2
How Florida's Home Court Advantage Aided Win Over Alabama
GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Alabama's Charles Bediako had to battle the outside noise regarding his controversial return to the Crimson Tide. On Sunday against the Florida Gators, the inside noise provided by the Rowdy Reptile student section in Exactech Arena was an even tougher battle.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / February 2
Legal experts weigh in as NCAA grapples with college basketball eligibility issue
Despite an outcry from collegiate coaches, the NCAA may have a tough time keeping NBA players who have logged a minimal amount of minutes at the pro level from returning to college and playing, according to legal experts.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / February 2
Dick Vitale Addresses Issue with Charles Bediako's Eligibility Case
The eligibility case surrounding Alabama Crimson Tide center Charles Bediako has become one of the most complex issues in college basketball this season.
Charles Bediako News / Larry Brown Sports / February 2
Controversial Alabama player Charles Bediako gets a harsh chant from Florida fans
Florida fans brought the heat during Sunday’s SEC rivalry game. The No. 19-ranked Gators hosted the No. 23-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide on Sunday at Stephen C.
What Nate Oats Thought of Florida's Crowd Chanting Against Charles Bediako
No. 23 Alabama men's basketball was outplayed throughout its 100-77 road loss to No. 19 Florida on Sunday afternoon. It was the fifth straight time that the Crimson Tide fell to the Gators.
Despite G League Bediako, it's Business as Usual for Gators Ahead of Bama Bout
GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Florida Gators head coach Todd Golden has not minced words when discussing the controversy surrounding Alabama adding former player Charles Bediako, who spent multiple years in the NBA G League, to its roster.
Charles Bediako News / Auburn Tigers on SI / January 31
Auburn's Alex Golesh Trolls Alabama, Charles Bediako Amidst Eligibility Dispute
The Auburn Tigers probably haven’t had a coach with as much moxie as Alex Golesh in a long time, and his most recent statement may have just proved it.
Major College Basketball Team Named National Title Contender After Controversial Move
The college basketball landscape is changing like it never has before. Amid the emerging era of the NCAA Transfer Portal and NIL deals on the rise, teams around the country are making some unprecedented moves, including the Alabama Crimson Tide.
NBA News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / January 29
New Hearing Date Set for Charles Bediako's Eligibility Case
Alabama center Charles Bediako's preliminary injunction hearing has been rescheduled for Feb. 6, per AL.com's Nick Kelly. The hearing will be one day before the Crimson Tide's road matchup against Auburn in the Iron Bowl of Basketball.
Alabama Crimson Tide News / A to Z Sports / January 29
Former Vols coach Alex Golesh drops quote about Alabama using an NBA G League player against Tennessee that fans will love
One of the most bizarre things about the 2025-26 college basketball season has been the Alabama Crimson Tide's decision to play NBA G League player Charles Bediako against the Tennessee Vols last weekend (Bediako also played against the Missouri Tigers on Tuesday night).
College Basketball News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / January 28
Did Alabama Find Its Best Frontcourt Pairing in Win Over Mizzou? Just a Minute
Welcome to BamaCentral’s "Just a Minute," a video series featuring BamaCentral's Alabama beat writers. Multiple times per week, the writers will provide their take on a topic concerning the Crimson Tide or the landscape of college sports.
Detroit Pistons News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / January 28
Report: Tuscaloosa County Judge Recuses From Charles Bediako Case
Tuscaloosa County judge James "Jim" Roberts has recused himself from the Charles Bediako eligibility case, per AL.com. Roberts granted Bediako a temporary restraining order last week, allowing him to play in the Crimson Tide's loss to Tennessee last Saturday.
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / January 27
Jessica Timmons, Brandon Miller Headline Crimson Tide Athletes of the Week
In a week headlined by the Charles Bediako saga and men's basketball's Saturday night loss to Tennessee, plenty of stars emerged on the women's side of things.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / January 26
Georgia's Mike White makes Anthony Edwards joke amid CBB eligibility drama
The lines of eligibility have been blurred in college sports.
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / January 26
Winter storm allows Charles Bediako to keep playing for Alabama
Mother Nature handed a gift to Bediako and the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Detroit Pistons News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / January 26
Duke Chimes In on Charles Bediako Situation
The world of college athletics is constantly changing, and sometimes it feels like no one has any idea what's going on. How a player is regarded as eligible is consistently different from what it has been for years, and it's getting out of hand for lots of fans around the sport of college basketball.
NBA News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / January 25
Duke Legend Krzyzewski Weighs in on Charles Bediako
Charles Bediako’s return to college basketball has become a major point of discussion across the sport. A former Alabama standout, Bediako spent two full seasons with the Crimson Tide before declaring for the NBA Draft following his sophomore year.
Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / January 25
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / January 23
How Alabama Players Reacted to Charles Bediako Rejoining Team
TUSCALOOSA, Ala.— Without even playing a basketball game this week, Alabama was the center of all college basketball discourse with the possible return of center Charles Bediako.
NBA News / Auburn Tigers on SI / January 22
Auburn HC Steven Pearl's Thoughts on Charles Bediako's Alabama Eligibility
You can’t swing a cat on basketball social media right now without hitting a post about Charles Bediako. The former Alabama Crimson Tide player turned professional player turned collegiate athlete once again has dominated headlines all throughout the week, and Auburn Tigers head coach Steven Pearl has now added his voice to the mix.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / January 22
'Bring Some Sanity': Mark Pope Calls on NCAA as Charles Bediako Lawsuit Fuels Uncertainty
The line between professional basketball and college basketball is close to disappearing. If you are not updated on the latest news, Charles Bediako sued the NCAA for his college basketball eligibility.
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