Alabama Basketball Guard Aden Holloway Arrested on Drug Charges

Alabama Crimson Tide basketball guard Aden Holloway was arrested on Monday morning after police discovered over two pounds of marijuana in his apartment. The incident has raised concerns just days before the team is set to participate in the NCAA tournament.

Arrest Details and Charges

On the morning of the arrest, authorities executed a search warrant at Holloway’s residence located in the 400 block of 30th Avenue East. During the search, officers found:

• Loose marijuana
• Marijuana in a vacuum-sealed bag
• A rolling tray
• Packaging material

Holloway was charged with first-degree possession of marijuana, which is illegal in Alabama, along with failing to affix a tax stamp, an additional felony.

According to court records, “Holloway stated that he wanted to remain silent, but then stated that he only smokes,” reported an agent from the West Alabama Narcotics Task Force.

Timeline of Events

• 8:45 AM: Search warrant executed.
• 9:48 AM: Holloway booked at Tuscaloosa County jail.
• 10:45 AM: Released on a $5,000 bond.

Impact on Alabama Crimson Tide Basketball Team

Following his arrest, Holloway, who was the team’s second-leading scorer, was removed from the men’s basketball roster. This decision comes shortly before Alabama faces Hofstra in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

Alabama’s head coach, Nate Oats, commented on the situation during the "Hey Coach" radio show:

“We’ve got standards in our program and we’ve got ways we’ve held our guys accountable… We certainly disappointed in his behavior.”

He also emphasized that Holloway would remain off the team until an investigation by the university’s Office of Student Conduct is completed.

Coach’s Support

Despite the circumstances, Oats expressed ongoing support for Holloway:

“We still love him, he’s still our guy, we’re helping him get the help that he needs and we’re going to continue to help him whatever way we can. As far as our team goes… we’re preparing to play without him this weekend.”

Player Profile: Aden Holloway

• Position: Guard
• Height: 6-foot-1
• Year: Junior (Second season with Alabama)
• Previous School: Auburn (Freshman year)
• Average Points: 16.8 points per game

In his most recent game, Holloway scored 18 points in Alabama’s narrow loss to Ole Miss in the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament.

Conclusion

Aden Holloway’s arrest has created notable ripples through the Alabama basketball program just days before the crucial NCAA tournament. As the team adjusts to his absence, it remains focused on the upcoming match against Hofstra, hoping to secure a victory amidst the challenges.

For more updates on the NCAA tournament, visit NCAA’s official website.

For details on Alabama’s basketball roster changes, click here.