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Alabama's Aden Holloway, the Tide's No. 2 scorer, arrested on felony drug charge
The 21-year-old guard was arrested just days before the start of the NCAA Tournament.
Mar. 16, 2026 at 11:07pm
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Alabama guard Aden Holloway, the team's second-leading scorer, was arrested on a felony drug charge on Monday. Police said they recovered more than a pound of marijuana, paraphernalia, and cash during a search of a residence near Alabama's campus. Holloway was charged with first-degree marijuana possession, not for personal use, and failure to affix a tax stamp. He was released on $5,000 bond.
Why it matters
Holloway's arrest comes just days before Alabama is set to compete in the NCAA Tournament as a No. 4 seed. His absence could have a significant impact on the team's performance and chances of advancing in the tournament.
The details
According to 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, 21, was arrested and charged with first-degree marijuana possession, not for personal use, and failure to affix a tax stamp. The possession charge carries a penalty of up to 10 years in prison and a maximum fine of $15,000.
- Holloway was arrested on Monday, March 16, 2026.
- Alabama is scheduled to face Hofstra in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026.
The players
Aden Holloway
A 21-year-old guard for the University of Alabama basketball team, who is the team's second-leading scorer, averaging 16.8 points per game.
University of Alabama
The college basketball team that Holloway plays for, which is a No. 4 seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
What’s next
The judge will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Aden Holloway to be released on bail pending further investigation and his trial.
The takeaway
Holloway's arrest on felony drug charges just days before the NCAA Tournament raises serious concerns about the team's performance and chances of advancing, as well as broader questions about the role of student-athletes and the university's response to off-court incidents.
