Charles A. Bediako Jr., well-known as Charles Bediako, is a Canadian college basketball player who plays as a center for the Alabama Crimson Tide of the Southeastern Conference (SEC).

Bediako is a four-star rated player and was ranked No. 32 by 247Sports, No. 35 by ESPN, and No. 39 by Rivals.

Quick Info
Full NameCharles A. Bediako Jr.
Date of BirthMarch 10, 2002
Birth PlaceBrampton, Ontario, Canada
ProfessionBasketball Player
Age19 Years Old
Height6 feet 11 inches (2.11 m/211 cm)
Weight98 kg (215 lbs)
NationalityCanadian
EthnicityAfrican-American
Zodiac Sign Pisces
ParentsCharles Sr. (Father) and Joyce Asante (Mother)
Siblings1 (Jaden)
Hair ColorBlack
Eye ColorN/A
Marital StatusSingle
Net WorthN/A

Charles Bediako Early Life and Background

Born on March 10, 2002, Charles Bediako hails from Brampton, Ontario, Canada. Bediako holds Canadian nationality and comes from an African-American ethnic background. His zodiac sign is Pisces.

Bediako is the son of Charles Sr. and Joyce Asante. Before moving to America, Bediako grew up with his brother Jaden in Canada. Unfortunately, detailed information regarding his parent’s background has not been disclosed.

Bediako attended Ridley College in Canada before transferring to Andrews Osborne Academy in Ohio, United States. After his junior year, Bediako transferred to IMG Academy in Florida for his senior year. 

Charles Bediako
Image source: Bediako’s Instagram

Charles Bediako Physical Measurements

Charles Bediako stands at 6 feet 11 inches (2.11 m/211 cm) and weighs around 98 kg (215 lbs). The athlete has black hair, and as of 2022, he is 19 years old. However, the exact body measurements of young athletes are still under review.

 

Charles Bediako Career

High School Highlights

Before transferring to Andrews Osborne Academy, Bediako started playing basketball at Ridley College alongside his brother Jaden. Bediako played basketball for his junior season at Andrews Osborne Academy. And for his senior season, he moved to Florida and attended IMG Academy.

 

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As a senior at IMG, Bediako averaged 13.2 points and 12.7 rebounds per game and was named in the Jordan Brand Classic roster. His performances earned him a four-star recruit rating from Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN, and he became one of the top centers in the 2021 class. 

Bediako received offers from Duke, Michigan, Texas, and Ohio State; however, on April 6, 2021, Bediako chose to go to Alabama University

National Career

Charles Bediako has participated internationally in the Canada Men’s National under-19 basketball team. In the 2018 FIBA Under-18 Americas Championship, Bediako averaged 1.8 points and two rebounds per game. The tournament concluded with Canada placing second.

Charles Bediako
Image source: Bediako’s Instagram

In the 2018 FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup, the tournament concluded with Canada placing fourth, where Bediako averaged 3.3 points and 3.1 rebounds per game. Then in the 2021 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup, Canada won the bronze medal through the assistance of Bediako, averaging at 4 points and 2.9 rebounds per game.

The 19-year-old athlete still has a bright future ahead of him, and his performances continue to improve and impress many, including ESPN, Rivals, and more. His career looks promising, and we can assume Bediako to continue his basketball career with more achievements to show.

 

Charles Bediako Relationship

Charles Bediako has yet to reveal his love life to the media. This is because the secretive young athlete prefers to keep his personal life away and behind the cameras. So, unfortunately, regarding his personal and love life, there is not much information even in his socials. Hence, his relationship status remains unknown.

Charles Bediako
Image source: Bediako’s Instagram

Charles Bediako Net Worth

Charles Bediako is a young college basketball player, and in America, college players do not get paid. In America, the college provides financial aid to help the players play for them; however, paying the players is different since the college athletes in America are not paid as per the rules.

However, the athlete has a bright future, and with it also comes fame, money, and more.

 

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Charles Bediako Social Media 

Charles Bediako is an active social media user. He is available on Instagram and Twitter. Bediako uses the handle @CBediako on Twitter with 2,149 followers and @_charlesbediako on Instagram with 6906 followers. The young athlete posts almost frequently and is also verified on Instagram.

 

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