Alabama's Aden Holloway 'removed from campus' after drug arrest

Star guard faces felony charges after police find over a pound of marijuana in search near campus

Mar. 16, 2026 at 10:26pm

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Alabama basketball player Aden Holloway, the team's second-leading scorer, has been removed from campus and the team following his arrest on drug charges. Police say they found over a pound of marijuana, paraphernalia, and cash during a search near the Alabama campus, leading to Holloway's arrest on a felony possession charge.

Why it matters

Holloway's arrest and removal from the team is a major blow to Alabama's NCAA tournament hopes, as he was a key contributor to the Crimson Tide's strong season. The case also highlights the challenges universities face in policing student-athlete behavior off campus and the consequences of drug-related offenses.

The details

According to police, Holloway was arrested on Monday morning after agents with the West Alabama Narcotics Task Force searched a residence near Alabama's campus. Authorities say they recovered more than a pound of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and cash. Holloway was charged with first-degree possession of marijuana, which is a Class C felony in Alabama that can carry up to 10 years in jail and a $15,000 fine.

  • Holloway was arrested on Monday morning.
  • He was released from jail at 10:45 a.m. CT on Monday.

The players

Aden Holloway

A 6-foot-1 junior guard who was the second-leading scorer for the Alabama Crimson Tide basketball team this season, averaging 16.8 points per game.

Tuscaloosa County Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that arrested Holloway and conducted the search that led to his drug charges.

University of Alabama

The school that has removed Holloway from campus and the basketball team pending an investigation through the university's Office of Student Conduct.

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What’s next

The judge will determine whether to allow Holloway to be released on bail as he awaits the outcome of the university's investigation and legal proceedings.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the high stakes and serious consequences that student-athletes can face for off-court behavior, even at the college level. It will be a significant challenge for Alabama to overcome the loss of a key player like Holloway as they try to make a deep NCAA tournament run.