Charles Bediako

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Charles Bediako
Charles Bediako.jpg
Bediako with Alabama in 2023
No. 27–Grand Rapids Gold
Position Center
League NBA G League
Personal information
Born (2002-03-10) March 10, 2002 (age 22)
Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Listed height7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
Listed weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school
College Alabama (2021–2023)
NBA draft 2023: undrafted
Playing career2023–present
Career history
2023–2024 Austin Spurs
2024–present Grand Rapids Gold
Career highlights and awards
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Medals
Men's basketball
Representing Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
FIBA Under-19 World Cup
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2021 Latvia Team
FIBA Americas U18 Championship
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2018 Canada Team

Charles A. Bediako Jr. (born March 10, 2002) is a Canadian professional basketball player for the Grand Rapids Gold of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Alabama Crimson Tide.

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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 playing college basketball for Alabama over offers from Duke, Michigan, Texas and Ohio State. [5]

College recruiting information
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeightCommit date
Charles Bediako
C 		Brampton, ON IMG Academy (FL)6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)215 lb (98 kg)Apr 6, 2021 
Star ratings: Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg    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]

On March 31, 2023, Bediako announced he was entering the NBA Draft pool and signing with an agent while maintaining his eligibility. On May 24, 2023, Bediako announced he had decided to forgo his remaining collegiate legibility and persist in the NBA draft. [8]

Bediako completed pre-draft workouts with the Memphis Grizzlies, Portland Trail Blazers, Utah Jazz, Oklahoma City Thunder, Dallas Mavericks, San Antonio Spurs, Charlotte Hornets, Boston Celtics, and Toronto Raptors. [9]

Bediako competed in the NBA G League Elite Camp in Chicago from May 13–14, 2023. However, he did not earn an invitation to the NBA Draft Combine. At the Elite Camp, Bediako was measured at 6 foot 10 without shoes and weighed 223.4 pounds. He also recorded a massive 7-foot-3 wingspan. [10]

Professional career

Austin Spurs (2023–2024)

After going undrafted in the 2023 NBA draft, Bediako joined the San Antonio Spurs for the 2023 NBA Summer League [11] and on October 2, 2023, he signed with them. [12] On October 23, his deal was converted into a two-way contract. [13] On December 29, he was waived by the Spurs after suffering a torn meniscus. [14] He didn't play for San Antonio, but made 11 appearances with the Austin Spurs, averaging 7.7 points and 6.9 rebounds in 19.0 minutes. [14]

On March 7, 2024, Bediako rejoined the Austin Spurs. [15]

Grand Rapids Gold (2024–present)

In July 2024, Bediako joined the Orlando Magic for the 2024 NBA Summer League [16] and on October 8, he signed with the Denver Nuggets. [17] However, he was waived on October 16 [18] and on October 28, he joined the Grand Rapids Gold. [19]

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. [20] 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. [21] In the 2021 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup, Bediako averaged four points and 2.9 rebounds per game, helping Canada win the bronze medal. [22]

Personal life

Born in Canada, Bediako is of Ghanaian descent. [23] His brother Jaden plays for the Seton Hall basketball team. His sister Jada plays for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets women's basketball team.

Career statistics

Legend
  GPGames played  GS Games started MPG Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage 3P%  3-point field goal percentage FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game APG  Assists per game SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high

College

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2021–22 Alabama 333017.8.692.000.6124.3.7.61.56.7
2022–23 Alabama 373720.7.659.000.3556.0.6.61.86.4
Career706719.3.673.000.4885.2.7.61.76.6

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  4. ↑ Silva, Edilson (May 23, 2021). "Canadians Caleb Houstan & Charles Bediako Selected To 2021 Jordan Brand Classic". BasketballBuzz.ca. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
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