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Alabama Star Player Arrested on Drug Charge Before NCAA Tournament
Aden Holloway removed from campus as university investigates incident
Mar. 16, 2026 at 11:24pm
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Alabama junior guard Aden Holloway has been arrested on a felony drug charge and removed from campus by the university ahead of the NCAA Tournament. Holloway, the Crimson Tide's second-leading scorer, was charged with first-degree possession of marijuana and failure to affix a tax stamp after police reportedly found over a pound of marijuana, paraphernalia, and cash in a residence near the Alabama campus.
Why it matters
Holloway's arrest and removal from the team is a major blow to Alabama's NCAA Tournament hopes, as he is a key starter and contributor. The incident raises questions about discipline and off-court issues for the program as they prepare for the high-stakes tournament.
The details
According to reports, agents with the West Alabama Narcotics Task Force searched a residence near Alabama's campus on Monday morning and recovered over a pound of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and cash. Holloway was then arrested and charged with first-degree possession of marijuana and failure to affix a tax stamp. He was transported to the county jail but later bonded out.
- Holloway was arrested on Monday morning, March 16, 2026.
- Alabama learned of its NCAA Tournament seeding on Selection Sunday, March 15, 2026.
The players
Aden Holloway
A junior guard for the Alabama basketball team who was the Crimson Tide's second-leading scorer this season, averaging 16.8 points per game.
Nate Oats
The head coach of the Alabama basketball team.
What’s next
The UA Office of Student Conduct will continue to investigate the incident involving Aden Holloway. It remains to be seen if he will be able to rejoin the team and participate in the NCAA Tournament.
The takeaway
Holloway's arrest is a major distraction and setback for an Alabama team with high hopes for the NCAA Tournament. The program will have to navigate this off-court issue as they prepare to compete against the best teams in the country.
