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Available for season opener Bediako (undisclosed) returned to practice this week after missing a charity exhibition against Souther Illinois on Oct. 29, Charlie Potter of 247sports.com reports.

Impact Bediako is in line to play in Monday's season opener versus Longwood. The sophomore center started in 30 of 33 games last season and averaged 6.7 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in 17.7 minutes. However, Bediako is expected to come off the bench this season with Noah Clowney starting.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Status uncertain for opener Bediako (undisclosed) hasn't returned to practice yet, but coach Nate Oats hopes to get him involved in some drills next week before determining whether he will be available for th...

Impact Bediako will miss out on Saturday's scrimmage at a minimum and it's unclear if he'll progress enough in the coming week to take the floor when the Crimson Tide open regular-season play. When healthy, the 7-foot sophomore should be in for a healthy workload after starting 30 of the 33 games he played in last season.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DNP in scrimmage Bediako (undisclosed) did not participate in a closed scrimmage Sunday against TCU, Jordan Harper of Rivals reports.

Impact No specific injury was reported, so it's entirely possible Alabama simply wanted to rest the sure-fire starter and get other post players some reps. The Tide have an Oct. 29 exhibition matchup against Southern Illinois on the schedule, which will be the center's next chance to return to action.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Four Alabama Basketball Players Earn All-SEC Honors Jaden Shackelford was named second team All-SEC, JD Davison and Charles Bediako All-Freshman and Keon Ellis to the All-Defensive team.

MARCH 8, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Rejoins starting lineup Bediako is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Texas A&M, Charlie Potter of 247Sports reports.

Impact After coming off the bench for Alabama's Senior Day win over South Carolina, Bediako is back in the starting five. As such, James Rojas will return to a reserve role. Bediako is averaging 6.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.7 blocks across 17.8 minutes per game this season.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

To bench for Senior Day Bediako will move to the bench for the Senior Day contest against South Carolina.

Impact Bediako has started all but two games this season due to a ceremonial change. He could see a slight drop in his playing time as a result, but it shouldn't impact his workload much.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out of starting five Bediako will come off the bench Saturday against Arkansas, Charlie Potter of 247Sports reports.

Impact Noah Gurley is getting the start against the Razorbacks while Bediako moves into a reserve role. Bediako has only come off the bench one other time this season when he played eight minutes against Missouri on Jan. 22.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kentucky game provided confidence boost for UA's Charles Bediako "He’s starting to find his role, find his niche, what he can do well."

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Starting Tuesday Bediako is in the starting lineup Tuesday against Georgia.

Impact The center is rejoining the starting five after coming in off the bench during the team's last game against Missouri. The freshman is currently posting 6.4 points and 4.1 rebounds per game.

JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to bench Saurday Bediako will move to the bench for Saturday's game against Missouri, Charlie Potter of 247Sports reports.

Impact Bediako is coming off of a scoreless 16 minutes against LSU, which may have played a role in his move to the bench. That could also result in a drop in minutes for the big man, with Darius Miles getting the start in his place.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 11 in Saturday's loss Bediako notched 11 points (3-5 FG, 5-6 FT), six rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 21 minutes during Saturday's 78-76 loss to Mississippi State.

Impact The center was one of four Crimson Tide performers to manufacture double figures, but it ultimately wasn't enough as the team lost to the Bulldogs. It was Bediako's second time across his past four outings totaling 11 points, and the freshman is currently tallying 7.0 points and 4.4 rebounds per game this year.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Adds nine points Tuesday Bediako posted nine points (4-5 FG, 1-2 FT), one block and two steals in 19 minutes during Tuesday's 92-78 loss to Memphis.

Impact The center's nine points were the most he has scored since posting 12 points against Oakland on Nov 19. However, Bediako has grabbed just one rebound across the past two games which is definitely something that the freshman needs to be stronger at. Across 10 starts with Alabama, Bediako is averaging 7.3 points and 4.3 rebounds per game.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Blocks five shots in Tuesday's win Bediako registered eight points (3-5 FG, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, one assist, five blocks and three steals over 26 minutes during Tuesday's 73-68 win over South Alabama.

Impact The freshman posted at least eight points and five rebounds for a second straight time, and Bediako also swatted away a new career high Tuesday to cap off a solid overall effort. Bediako is currently posting 8.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.0 blocks across the first three games this year for the Crimson Tide.

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE