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Alabama Basketball Player Arrested on Marijuana Charge
Aden Holloway, the Crimson Tide's second-leading scorer, was arrested after a search of his residence.
Mar. 16, 2026 at 3:28pm
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Alabama men's basketball guard Aden Holloway was arrested on Monday morning after agents with the West Alabama Narcotics Task Force conducted a search of his residence. The agents recovered more than a pound of marijuana, paraphernalia and cash, and Holloway was charged with first-degree possession of marijuana and failure to affix a tax stamp. He was then transported to the Tuscaloosa County Jail with bond set at $5,000.
Why it matters
This arrest comes just a week after Holloway was involved in a traffic stop with University of Alabama police, raising concerns about his off-court behavior. As a key player for the Crimson Tide, this incident could have significant implications for the team's performance in the upcoming NCAA Tournament.
The details
Holloway has played in 28 games for Alabama this season, starting 25 of those contests. The junior guard is the Crimson Tide's second-leading scorer, averaging 16.8 points per game while shooting 48.1% from the field, 86.4% at the line and 43.8% from 3-point range. Holloway was a third-team All-SEC selection by the conference's 16 head coaches earlier this week.
- Holloway was arrested on Monday morning, March 16, 2026.
- Last week, Holloway was involved in a traffic stop with University of Alabama police.
The players
Aden Holloway
A junior guard for the Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball team, who was recently named to the third-team All-SEC.
West Alabama Narcotics Task Force
The law enforcement agency that conducted the search of Holloway's residence and made the arrest.
What’s next
The judge will decide on Holloway's bail on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
The takeaway
This arrest raises concerns about Holloway's off-court behavior and could have significant implications for the Alabama basketball team's performance in the upcoming NCAA Tournament. The university and coaching staff will need to address this issue and determine the appropriate disciplinary actions.
