Alabama G Aden Holloway hit with felony drug charge, 'removed from campus'

Field Level Media|published: Mon 16th March, 19:32 2026

Feb 25, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama guard Aden Holloway (2) dribbles along the baseline at Coleman Coliseum. Alabama defeated Mississippi State 100-75. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

Alabama starting guard Aden Holloway was arrested on felony drug possession on Monday, four days before the fourth-seeded Crimson Tide play their NCAA Tournament opener.

The university said Holloway was "removed from campus" and not with the team as it begins practice in preparation for a first-round game in Tampa against No. 13 seed Hofstra (24-10).

"The student has been removed from campus pending further investigation by the UA Office of Student Conduct," Alabama said in a statement.

Holloway, a 21-year-old junior, was charged with first-degree possession of marijuana (not for personal use), a Class C felony in the state. He was also charged with failure to affix a tax stamp, another felony. He paid the $5,000 bond and was released from jail Monday morning.

Police said a "West Alabama Narcotics Task Force seized more than a pound of weed, paraphernalia and cash from his residence."

Holloway was second on the team in scoring at 16.8 points per game and averaged 3.8 assists and 2.8 rebounds while shooting 43.8% from 3-point range in 28 games (27 starts) in 2025-2026. He played his first season at Auburn in 2023-24 before transferring to Alabama.

--Field Level Media

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