Charles Bediako

High school career

Charles Bediako started his high school career in 2018 at Ridley College in Ontario, where he played with his brother Jaden. He then moved to Andrews Osborne Academy in Ohio for his junior year. For his senior season at IMG Academy in Florida, he put up 13.2 points and 12.7 rebounds per game, earning a spot in the 2021 Jordan Brand Classic. A four-star recruit and top center prospect, he chose Alabama on April 6, 2021, turning down offers from Duke, Michigan, Texas, and Ohio State.

College career

Charles Bediako played his first season at Alabama in 2021–22, putting up 6.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks per game, which earned him a spot on the SEC All-Freshman Team. The next year, his averages shifted to 6.4 points, 6.0 rebounds, 0.6 assists, and 1.8 blocks per contest. He declared for the 2023 NBA draft on March 31 while keeping his college options open, attended the G League Elite Camp, and measured in at 6-foot-10 without shoes, 223.4 pounds, with a 7-foot-3 wingspan.

After not getting a Combine invite, he gave up his remaining NCAA eligibility on May 24 and worked out for nine NBA teams. In January 2026, following a stint in the G League, Bediako tried to rejoin Alabama. The NCAA denied his reinstatement, so he sued, arguing inconsistent eligibility rules. A Tuscaloosa County judge granted a temporary restraining order on January 21, letting him practice and play.

He appeared in five games from January 24 to February 7, helping Alabama go 3–2. The order expired on February 9, and a motion to finish the 2025–26 season was denied.

Professional career

After going undrafted in the 2023 NBA draft, Bediako joined the San Antonio Spurs for Summer League and signed a two-way contract on October 23, 2023. He was waived on December 29 after suffering a torn meniscus, having made 11 appearances with the Austin Spurs, averaging 7.7 points and 6.9 rebounds. He rejoined the Austin Spurs on March 7, 2024. In July 2024, he played Summer League with the Orlando Magic, then signed with the Denver Nuggets on October 8 but was waived on October 16.

He played for the Grand Rapids Gold in 2024–25, averaging 9.9 points, 8.6 rebounds and 1.1 blocks in 50 games. He signed with the Detroit Pistons on September 17, 2025, was waived on October 17, and joined the Motor City Cruise. His G League contract was terminated on January 27, 2026. He signed with the Scarborough Shooting Stars of the CEBL on May 6, 2026, and with the New Zealand Breakers on August 11, 2026.

National team career

Bediako represented Canada on the under-19 national team. During the 2018 FIBA Under-18 Americas Championship, he put up 1.8 points and 2 rebounds per game, and Canada took silver. Later that year at the Under-17 World Cup, his averages were 3.3 points and 3.1 rebounds per contest, with Canada finishing fourth. At the 2021 Under-19 World Cup, he contributed 4 points and 2.9 rebounds per game, helping the team earn a bronze medal.