Alabama Guard Aden Holloway Arrested on Marijuana Charges, Removed From Team
Tuscaloosa, AL – Alabama Crimson Tide guard Aden Holloway was arrested Monday morning on felony drug charges, according to reports from local authorities. The University of Alabama has announced that Holloway has been removed from the team pending the outcome of an investigation.
Details of the Arrest
The Tuscaloosa County Police Department confirmed that agents with the West Alabama Narcotics Task Force searched a residence near the University of Alabama campus and recovered over a pound of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and cash as reported by Yahoo Sports.
Holloway faces charges of first-degree possession of marijuana – not for personal utilize, a Class C felony, and failure to affix a tax stamp, also a felony. His bond was set at $5,000, and he was released from jail at 10:45 a.m. Local time according to police reports.
Impact on the Alabama Basketball Team
Holloway, a 6-foot-1 junior, was a key contributor to the Crimson Tide, averaging 18 points in Friday’s loss to Ole Miss in the SEC tournament. He is known as one of the team’s best three-point shooters, making nearly 44% of his attempts from beyond the arc.
With Holloway’s absence, coach Nate Oats will likely rely more heavily on leading scorer Labaron Philon Jr. Opportunities may also increase for reserves Houston Mallette and Taylor Bol Bowen. Former five-star recruit and Miami transfer Jalil Bethea could also notice increased playing time.
University Response
The University of Alabama stated that Holloway’s case is being handled through the UA Office of Student Conduct, a process separate from the athletic department as reported by Yahoo Sports.
Alabama, currently a 4-seed in the NCAA tournament, is scheduled to play Hofstra in the first round on Friday in Tampa, Florida.
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