Charles Bediako

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

Charles Bediako
No. 10 – Alabama Crimson Tide
PositionCenter
LeagueSoutheastern Conference
Personal information
Born (2002-03-10) March 10, 2002
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
2021 LatviaTeam
FIBA Americas U18 Championship
2018 CanadaTeam

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:   247Sports:    ESPN:   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.

    College career

    As a freshman, Bediako averaged 6.7 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game.[6] He was named to the SEC All-Freshman Team.[7]

    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.[8] 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.[9] 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.[10]

    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. Windham, Katie (February 19, 2022). "Freshman Bediako Growing into Physicality of College Game". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved March 21, 2022.
    7. "Men's Basketball All-SEC Teams & Awards Announced" (Press release). Southeastern Conference. March 8, 2022. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
    8. "Charles BEDIAKO". FIBA. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
    9. "Charles BEDIAKO". FIBA. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
    10. "Charles BEDIAKO". FIBA. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
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