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Alabama Star Holloway Arrested Before March Madness
17 Mar
Summary
- Aden Holloway arrested on marijuana and tax stamp charges.
- Over a pound of marijuana found at residence.
- Holloway's availability for NCAA Tournament is uncertain.

Alabama Crimson Tide basketball player Aden Holloway was arrested on Monday, March 17, 2026, facing charges of first-degree possession of marijuana and failure to affix a tax stamp. The West Alabama Narcotics Task Force discovered more than a pound of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and cash during a search of a Tuscaloosa residence.
Holloway was taken to the Tuscaloosa County jail with his bond set at $5,000. Head coach Nate Oats confirmed Holloway's suspension pending an investigation by the UA Office of Student Conduct. "We're certainly disappointed in his behavior," Oats stated on Monday evening, adding that the team is preparing to play without him.
The university released a statement confirming they are aware of the allegations and gathering information. Holloway, a key player who earned All-SEC Third Team honors on March 9, finished the regular season averaging 16.8 points and 3.9 assists per game. His availability for the 4-seed Crimson Tide's NCAA Tournament game on Friday, March 21, 2026, remains uncertain.




