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Alabama Basketball Player Arrested on Felony Drug Charge
Aden Holloway faces first-degree possession of marijuana and failure to affix tax stamp
Mar. 16, 2026 at 4:51pm
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Alabama men's basketball player Aden Holloway was arrested on Monday and charged with first-degree possession of marijuana and failure to affix a tax stamp, both felonies in the state of Alabama. Tuscaloosa police said agents found more than a pound of marijuana, paraphernalia, and cash during a search of a residence.
Why it matters
Holloway is a key player for Alabama's basketball team, which earned a No. 4 seed in the NCAA Tournament's Midwest Regional. His arrest raises concerns about player conduct and the program's ability to maintain discipline, especially with the team's postseason run on the horizon.
The details
Holloway, a 21-year-old junior guard, was arrested and taken to Tuscaloosa County jail, where his bond was set at $5,000. State law requires tax stamps to be purchased and affixed to marijuana and other controlled substances that are subject to taxation. Marijuana is only legal for medical use in Alabama.
- Holloway was arrested on Monday, March 16, 2026.
- Alabama faces No. 13 Hofstra in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 21, 2026.
The players
Aden Holloway
A 21-year-old junior guard on the Alabama men's basketball team, who is the team's second-leading scorer at 16.8 points per game.
West Alabama Narcotics Task Force
The law enforcement agency that conducted the search and made the arrest.
Alabama
The men's basketball team that earned a No. 4 seed in the NCAA Tournament's Midwest Regional.
What’s next
The judge will decide on Holloway's bail on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, before Alabama's NCAA Tournament game on Friday.
The takeaway
This arrest highlights the challenges college basketball programs face in maintaining discipline and player conduct, especially during high-stakes postseason play. It will be closely watched how Alabama handles the situation and whether Holloway faces any team or university sanctions.
