Aden Holloway, the starting guard for Alabama, was taken into custody on Monday for drug-related charges, according to the Tuscaloosa police department.
The West Alabama Narcotics Task Force conducted a search at his residence and reportedly found over a pound of marijuana, along with paraphernalia and cash.
The charges against Holloway include first-degree possession of marijuana and failure to affix a tax stamp, both classified as felonies in Alabama.
He was booked into the Tuscaloosa County jail on Monday morning, with a bail set at $5,000. This junior guard contributes significantly to the Crimson Tide, averaging 16.8 points per game while maintaining an impressive 48.1% shooting percentage.
Holloway, who transferred from Auburn, has spent two seasons at Alabama, with this one marking his first as a regular starter for Coach Nate Oats’ squad. He is achieving career-best averages in several categories, including a 43.8% shooting rate from three-point range. When Alabama’s offense clicks, the duo of Holloway and Labaron Philon Jr. forms one of the most formidable backcourts in college basketball.
As of now, Alabama has yet to release a statement regarding Holloway’s arrest or any potential disciplinary measures as the NCAA Tournament approaches. Alabama, seeded fourth, is set to face Hofstra in the first round on Friday in the March Madness.
Coach Nate Oats has expressed reservations about his team’s seeding in the Midwest Region. “Hofstra’s a solid team. I’m not thrilled about our matchup,” he said on Sunday. “We’ve worked hard to get here. I didn’t foresee us as a four seed this year, and neither did our players.”
The Crimson Tide recently faced a tough setback, suffering an 80-79 defeat against Ole Miss in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals.
“They did well switching and applying length on our guards, which made it challenging to make decisive plays and finish at the rim,” Holloway noted after scoring 18 points against the Rebels. “I commend them for their defensive effort, especially at the start of the game.”
