Former Alabama center Charles Bediako is back with the Crimson Tide after a stint in the NBA G League. The 7-foot center, who wasn't selected in the 2023 draft, says Alabama 'can win it all' with him on the roster. He's expected to make his second collegiate debut against Tennessee on Saturday night.

Bediako's return follows a temporary restraining order from a Tuscaloosa judge, a rare legal challenge to NCAA eligibility rules. His case is the first involving a player with prior college experience who signed an NBA contract. The NCAA maintains its rule barring such players, while Alabama argues the distinction between his G League deal and overseas pro contracts is unfair.

The outcome could reshape college basketball's eligibility framework. Bediako's agent notes other players, like James Nnaji at Baylor, have been cleared after professional experience. Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne pointed to multiple programs with former G League and EuroLeague players now deemed eligible. The NCAA has vowed to fight the ruling, citing potential disruption to the NBA draft.