Overview
- A preliminary-injunction hearing was held Feb. 6 before Judge Daniel Pruet, who issued no ruling after requiring both sides to submit competing proposed orders by 4 p.m. CT.
- The NCAA moved to dissolve the temporary restraining order, citing notice defects under Alabama Rule 65 and arguing Bediako is unlikely to succeed on the merits.
- SEC commissioner Greg Sankey filed an affidavit urging the court to uphold NCAA eligibility rules and to deny the Alabama center continued participation.
- Bediako’s attorneys sought postponement and discovery, asking the NCAA to admit it has allowed 38 players with prior professional experience to compete in college this season.
- Filings and courtroom statements noted Bediako has an NIL agreement and receives university revenue share, and that he has played four games for Alabama under the TRO.