Alabama Basketball's Aden Holloway Granted Travel Approval Before Sweet 16

The junior guard was arrested earlier this month but will be allowed to join the team for the tournament.

Mar. 27, 2026 at 1:33pm

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Alabama basketball guard Aden Holloway has been granted permission by the courts to travel out of state while the Crimson Tide competes in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. Holloway was arrested on March 16 for first-degree possession of marijuana and failure to affix a tax stamp, but will now be able to join his team as they face off against No. 1 seed Michigan.

Why it matters

Holloway's travel approval comes as a surprise given his recent legal troubles, but it allows Alabama to have their starting guard available as they look to advance deeper into the tournament. The Crimson Tide have had to adjust their rotation with Holloway out, but now regain a key contributor as they take on a tough opponent in Michigan.

The details

According to court documents, Holloway requested and was granted permission to travel out of state on the morning of Friday, March 27, the day before Alabama's Sweet 16 matchup. Alabama head coach Nate Oats has not commented on Holloway's travel plans or destination. Holloway was listed as out on the team's availability report ahead of the Michigan game due to his suspension amid the legal proceedings.

  • Holloway was arrested on Monday, March 16 for first-degree possession of marijuana and failure to affix a tax stamp.
  • Holloway bonded out for $5,000 on the same day as his arrest.
  • On Tuesday, April 14, Holloway will have his preliminary hearing in the Tuscaloosa District Court.

The players

Aden Holloway

A junior guard for the Alabama Crimson Tide basketball team who was recently granted permission to travel with the team for the Sweet 16 despite his recent legal troubles.

Nate Oats

The head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide basketball team.

Houston Mallette

An Alabama basketball player who discussed the team's preparations for the Sweet 16 game against Michigan in Holloway's absence.

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What they’re saying

“Yeah, we love Biz. Our prayers are with him, and that's our brother for life. I think we've prepared the same way we've prepared all season. We've had, like I said earlier, a bunch of different starting lineups, a bunch of guys in and out of the rotation.”

— Houston Mallette, Alabama Basketball Player

What’s next

Holloway's preliminary hearing in the Tuscaloosa District Court is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14.

The takeaway

Aden Holloway's travel approval is a significant development for the Alabama basketball team as they prepare for a tough Sweet 16 matchup against Michigan. Despite his recent legal troubles, the Crimson Tide will now have their starting guard available as they look to advance deeper into the NCAA Tournament.