Alabama Basketball Player Aden Holloway Removed from Team After Arrest

Holloway faces charges for marijuana possession and failure to affix tax stamp

Mar. 16, 2026 at 10:06pm

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Alabama basketball guard Aden Holloway has been removed from the team following his arrest on Monday, March 16 for first-degree possession of marijuana and failure to affix a tax stamp. The University of Alabama announced that Holloway has been removed from campus as the school's Office of Student Conduct investigates the matter, and ESPN's Pete Thamel reported that Holloway "is not going to be with the team" going forward.

Why it matters

Holloway was a key player for Alabama last season, helping the team reach the Elite Eight. His removal from the team is a significant loss as they prepare to face Hofstra in the NCAA tournament. The arrest also raises questions about player discipline and conduct at the university.

The details

Holloway, a junior who transferred from Auburn before the 2024-25 season, was averaging 16.8 points per game and shooting nearly 44% from three-point range prior to his suspension. The university did not explicitly state that Holloway would not participate in team activities, but noted he had been removed from campus during the investigation.

  • Holloway was arrested on Monday, March 16, 2026.
  • Alabama is scheduled to face Hofstra on Friday, March 20, 2026 in the NCAA tournament.

The players

Aden Holloway

A junior guard for the Alabama basketball team who was a key player for the Crimson Tide last season.

Pete Thamel

An ESPN reporter who broke the news that Holloway is "not going to be with the team" going forward.

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What they’re saying

“Alabama's Aden Holloway has been removed from campus in the wake of his arrest, the school announced, and is not going to be with the team as the UA Office of Student Conduct investigates his case. He'll be off the team until he goes through the school's investigation process.”

— Pete Thamel, ESPN Reporter

What’s next

The judge in Holloway's case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow him out on bail as the university's investigation continues.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of player discipline and conduct at the collegiate level, especially for high-profile student-athletes. Alabama will have to adjust its lineup and rotation without Holloway as they prepare for the NCAA tournament, underscoring the impact that off-court issues can have on a team's performance and postseason aspirations.