Golden on Bediako return: 'We'll beat 'em anyways'

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• Golden on Bediako return: 'We'll beat 'em anyways'

  Florida coach Todd Golden said Thursday that he doesn't agree that Charles Bediako should be able to play for Alabama but doesn't think it will matter if he does when the teams play Feb. 1.

  Publisher:ESPN College Basketball

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  Article published:Jan 22, 11:53 PM ET

• No. 17 Alabama plans to play 7-footer Charles Bediako, who turned pro in 2023, against Tennessee

  Charles Bediako will play against Tennessee on Saturday, Alabama coach Nate Oats said Friday, even while calling the NCAA system that allowed professional players to return to college “broken.” “We are planning to play him,” Oats said. The 23-year-old Bediako practiced with the 17th-ranked Crimson Tide a day after a judge in Tuscaloosa temporarily reinstated the player’s college eligibility and blocked the NCAA from retaliating for his return.

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports NBAArticle published:Jan 23, 3:30 PM ET

• Florida's Todd Golden sounds off on Charles Bediako's potential return to Alabama: 'We'll beat them anyway'

  Todd Golden made his stance clear regarding the ongoing Charles Bediako eligibility saga

  Publisher:CBS Sports CBBArticle published:Jan 23, 12:52 PM ET

• 'Utterly ridiculous.' Tom Izzo takes aim at Alabama over Charles Bediako case

  Tom Izzo and Todd Golden took aim at eligibility with Charles Bediako return to Alabama, mention hypocrisy of some coaches bringing back pros.

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports NBAArticle published:Jan 23, 11:40 AM ET