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Alabama Guard Aden Holloway Suspended Despite Court Ruling
Holloway granted permission to travel for Sweet Sixteen game, but remains unavailable to play
Mar. 27, 2026 at 4:57pm
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Alabama junior guard Aden Holloway was granted permission by the Tuscaloosa County Court to travel outside the state to attend Friday night's Sweet Sixteen game against Michigan in Chicago. However, Holloway remains suspended from the team and unavailable to play in the game as part of a school-mandated investigation following his arrest on felony drug charges earlier this month.
Why it matters
Holloway's suspension is a significant blow to Alabama's basketball team, which is making a deep NCAA Tournament run. The university's handling of the situation raises questions about its disciplinary policies and how it balances legal proceedings with team rules.
The details
Holloway was charged with first-degree possession of marijuana and failing to affix a tax stamp after the West Alabama Narcotics Task Force found more than two pounds of marijuana during an early morning raid of his Tuscaloosa apartment on March 16. As a result, he was suspended from the team and removed from campus as part of a school-mandated investigation by the university's Office of Student Conduct.
- Holloway was arrested on March 16.
- The Tuscaloosa County Court granted Holloway permission to travel to the Sweet Sixteen game on March 24.
- Alabama is playing Michigan in the Sweet Sixteen on March 24.
The players
Aden Holloway
A junior guard on the Alabama basketball team who was arrested on felony drug charges earlier this month.
Alabama Crimson Tide
The men's basketball team at the University of Alabama, which is currently competing in the NCAA Tournament.
University of Alabama
The public research university located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, where the Crimson Tide basketball team is based.
What they’re saying
“Nothing has changed with regard to Aden's status with the team.”
— Alabama Spokesperson
What’s next
The judge in Holloway's case will decide whether to allow him to be released on bail at a hearing next week.
The takeaway
This situation highlights the complex balance universities must strike between upholding team rules, respecting legal proceedings, and supporting student-athletes during difficult times. Alabama's handling of Holloway's case will be closely watched as it navigates this sensitive issue.
