MY STORY

Charles A. Bediako Jr. (born March 10, 2002) is a Canadian college basketball player for the Alabama Crimson Tide of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Bediako began his high school career at Ridley College, playing alongside his brother Jaden. As a junior, Bediako transferred to Andrews Osborne Academy. Bediako transferred to IMG Academy for his senior season. He averaged 13.2 points and 12.7 rebounds per game. Bediako was named to the Jordan Brand Classic roster.

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. 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. In the 2021 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup,