Alabama Basketball Star Aden Holloway Arrested for Marijuana Possession

Authorities found over 2 pounds of marijuana in Holloway's apartment, leading to his indefinite suspension from the team.

Mar. 18, 2026 at 4:09am

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Aden Holloway, the No. 2 scorer for the University of Alabama's basketball team, was arrested on Monday after authorities found 2.1 pounds of marijuana in his apartment. Holloway has been charged with first-degree marijuana possession, a felony offense in Alabama. He has been suspended indefinitely from the team as they prepare for the NCAA Tournament.

Why it matters

Holloway's arrest and suspension comes at a critical time for the Crimson Tide, who are the No. 4 seed in the Midwest Region of the NCAA Tournament. His absence will be a significant blow to the team's chances of advancing deep into the tournament.

The details

According to court records, agents with the West Alabama Narcotics Task Force found the marijuana in various locations throughout Holloway's apartment, including in the living room, his bedroom, and a spare bedroom. The total weight of the marijuana was 964 grams, just below the 1,000-gram threshold for a drug trafficking charge. Holloway was also charged with failure to affix a tax stamp.

  • Holloway was arrested on Monday, March 18, 2026.
  • Alabama is scheduled to play Hofstra in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 22, 2026.

The players

Aden Holloway

The No. 2 scorer for the University of Alabama's basketball team, who was arrested for possession of over 2 pounds of marijuana.

Jason Neff

Holloway's attorney, who stated that there is no proof his client was selling the drugs and that the case could take 18 months to make its way through the Alabama courts.

Nate Oats

The head coach of the University of Alabama's basketball team, who said the team is preparing to play without Holloway in the NCAA Tournament and that they are helping him get the help he needs.

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What they’re saying

“He has no criminal history. If he were to plead out or even go to trial, the judge could give him probation. It is a felony. For a 21-year-old man trying to get through college and get to the NBA, a felony issue could be a major issue long term.”

— Jason Neff, Holloway's attorney

“We've got standards in our program and ways we've held our guys accountable. We're certainly disappointed in his behavior. That being said, we still love him. He's still our guy and we're helping him get the help that he needs and we're going to help him in any way that we can.”

— Nate Oats, Head Coach, University of Alabama Basketball

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Aden Holloway out on bail.

The takeaway

This arrest highlights the challenges student-athletes can face when it comes to maintaining good behavior off the court, and the potential long-term consequences a felony charge could have on Holloway's college and professional basketball career.