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MichMan

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2. That may be different than someone who left college early, played in professional leagues and then wants to go back.

Wed Feb 4, 2026, 04:19 PM

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Let's not pretend that this has absolutely nothing to do with wanting to return to college and complete a degree. It is because their pro careers didn't turn out like they hoped, and now they have no degree to fall back on.

"In his court filing, Bediako’s attorneys stated that he regretted his 2023 decision to leave Tuscaloosa after his sophomore year. They argued that if he had the "foresight" to see how much NIL compensation and eligibility rules would change, he never would have left."

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-basketball/news/why-ex-alabama-basketball-player-charles-bediako-return/7ad2398e9992206c9529ad72

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Interesting case. Mosby Wednesday #1

That may be different than someone who left college early, played in professional leagues and then wants to go back. MichMan Wednesday #2

Yeah, definitely Mosby Wednesday #3

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I don't know, maybe? Mosby Wednesday #5

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