Alabama Basketball Star Aden Holloway Arrested on Felony Marijuana Charge

Holloway, the Crimson Tide's second-leading scorer, was arrested just days before Alabama's NCAA tournament game.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 4:22pm

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Aden Holloway, a junior guard and second-leading scorer for the University of Alabama men's basketball team, was arrested on Monday morning and charged with first-degree possession of marijuana and failure to affix a tax stamp. The arrest came just four days before Alabama is set to play in the NCAA tournament.

Why it matters

Holloway's arrest is a significant blow to Alabama's NCAA tournament hopes, as he is a key player for the Crimson Tide. The felony marijuana charge could result in jail time and fines for Holloway, and may also lead to disciplinary action from the university and NCAA.

The details

According to Tuscaloosa County police, agents with the West Alabama Narcotics Task Force searched a residence near Alabama's campus and recovered more than a pound of marijuana, paraphernalia, and cash. Holloway was then arrested and transported to the Tuscaloosa County jail, where he was charged with first-degree possession of marijuana and failure to affix a tax stamp. His bond was set at $5,000.

  • Holloway was arrested on Monday, March 16, 2026.
  • Alabama is set to play Hofstra in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026.

The players

Aden Holloway

A 6-foot-1 junior guard and the second-leading scorer for the University of Alabama men's basketball team.

Tuscaloosa County Police

The local law enforcement agency that arrested Holloway and charged him with felony marijuana possession.

West Alabama Narcotics Task Force

The law enforcement task force that searched the residence near Alabama's campus and recovered the marijuana, paraphernalia, and cash that led to Holloway's arrest.

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What they’re saying

“We must take these charges seriously and ensure that all of our student-athletes are held to the highest standards of conduct.”

— Greg Byrne, University of Alabama Athletic Director

What’s next

The judge will decide on Holloway's bond and whether he will be allowed to play in the NCAA tournament while the legal process unfolds.

The takeaway

Holloway's arrest highlights the challenges that college athletes can face and the importance of maintaining discipline and accountability, even for star players, as they represent their universities on the national stage.