Charles Bediako

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Charles Bediako
No. 10 – Alabama Crimson Tide
PositionCenter
LeagueSoutheastern Conference
Personal information
Born (2002-03-10) March 10, 2002 (age 19)
NationalityCanadian
Listed height7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
Listed weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school
CollegeAlabama (2021–present)
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing the  Canada
FIBA Under-19 World Cup
Bronze medal – third place 2021 Latvia Team
FIBA Americas U18 Championship
Silver medal – second place 2018 Canada Team

Charles A. Bediako Jr. (born March 10, 2002) is a Canadian college basketball player for the Alabama Crimson Tide of the Southeastern Conference (SEC).

High school career[]

Bediako began his high school career at Ridley College, playing alongside his brother Jaden.[1] As a junior, Bediako transferred to Andrews Osborne Academy.[2] Bediako transferred to IMG Academy for his senior season. He averaged 13.2 points and 12.7 rebounds per game.[3] Bediako was named to the Jordan Brand Classic roster.[4]

Recruiting[]

Bediako was a consensus four-star recruit and one of the top centers in the 2021 class. On April 6, 2021, he committed to Alabama over offers from Duke, Michigan, Texas and Ohio State.[5]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Charles Bediako
C 		Brampton, ON IMG Academy (FL) 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) 215 lb (98 kg) Apr 6, 2021 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 88
Overall recruiting rankings:   Rivals: 39  247Sports: 32  ESPN: 35
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Alabama 2021 Basketball Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
  • "2021 Alabama Crimson Tide Recruiting Class". ESPN.com. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
  • "2021 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved August 20, 2021.

National team career[]

Bediako has competed internationally for the Canada men's national under-19 basketball team. He averaged 1.8 points and 2 rebounds per game in the 2018 FIBA Under-18 Americas Championship as Canada finished second in the tournament.[6] In the 2018 FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup, Bediako averaged 3.3 points and 3.1 rebounds per game as Canada finished fourth in the tournament.[7] In the 2021 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup, Bediako averaged 4 points and 2.9 rebounds per game, helping Canada win the bronze medal.[8]

References[]

  1. ^ "A WARM WELCOME FOR TEAM CANADA AND THE HOMETOWN BOYS!". Ridley College. June 8, 2018. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
  2. ^ Goul, Matt (October 24, 2019). "Growing pains over for ISA at Andrews Osborne?". The Plain-Dealer. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
  3. ^ Fletcher, James (April 6, 2021). "Alabama basketball lands commitment from 5-star center Charles Bediako". The Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
  4. ^ Silva, Edilson (May 23, 2021). "Canadians Caleb Houstan & Charles Bediako Selected To 2021 Jordan Brand Classic". BasketballBuzz.ca. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
  5. ^ Thompson, David (April 6, 2021). "Duke target Charles Bediako commits to Alabama". The Fayetteville Observer. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
  6. ^ "Charles BEDIAKO". FIBA. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
  7. ^ "Charles BEDIAKO". FIBA. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
  8. ^ "Charles BEDIAKO". FIBA. Retrieved August 19, 2021.

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