For the first time since the 2023 Sweet 16, former pro Charles Bediako will take the floor with Alabama. Score updates as the Tide takes on Tennessee.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Charles Bediako scored two quick baskets for No. 17 Alabama in his first college action in nearly three years Saturday night against Tennessee. The 7-footer checked into the game with 16:11 to play in the first half — he got a rousing ovation — and scored on a dunk and a layup in his first touches.

Alabama center Charles Bediako officially became the first player with college experience to sign an NBA contract and return to college basketball after he checked in during the Crimson Tide's clash with Tennessee on Saturday.

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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Tennessee freshman Nate Ament scored a career-high 29 points, Ja'K Gillespie added 23 and the Volunteers upset No. 17 Alabama 79-73 on Saturday night. The loss spolied the debut of Charles Bediako for Alabama.

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Sophomore guard Labaron Philon Jr. leads Alabama's offense with 22.0 points per game, with the freshman Holloway right behind him, averaging 17.7 points per game. Allen chips in 11.7 points per outing and leads the team with 7.8 rebounds.

NCAA leadership reached out to the National Association of Basketball Coaches to convene for a previously unscheduled call on Friday afternoon to discuss the unprecedented Charles Bediako situation, multiple sources told CNN Sports.