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Alabama guard Aden Holloway was arrested Monday for marijuana possession and allegedly had 2.1 pounds in his apartment.
Prosecutors said they found evidence of “drug transactions” on his phone, according to ESPN.
“Holloway had smaller denominations in his possession, which is indicative of narcotics sales. The marijuana was in separate packaging, ranging from plastic bags to pre-packaged marijuana and vacuum-sealed bags,” one complaint said, via ESPN.
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Alabama Crimson Tide guard Aden Holloway (2) reacts to a foul called during the second half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Coleman Coliseum. (David Leong/Image Images)
The complaint adds that “the people [texted] that they were going to get up with him after the season.
According to ESPN, police found $400 found in a jacket during a search of his home. The search, which included an inspection of Holloway’s trash, came after police received “complaints,” ESPN said, citing the search warrant.
However, Holloway’s attorney told ESPN that the search was unconstitutional and that he would fight to ensure that prosecutors cannot use what they found in the legal process.
Holloway, 21, was arrested and charged with first-degree possession of marijuana and failure to affix a tax stamp. He was transported to the Tuscaloosa County Jail on Monday at 9:48 a.m. and later released at 10:45 a.m. His bail was set at $5,000.
Holloway was a key piece of Alabama’s success this season, averaging 16.8 points per game as the team’s second-leading scorer. In his last game, an SEC Tournament quarterfinal loss to Ole Miss, he dropped 18 points in an 80-79 loss.
No. 4 Alabama advanced to the second round of March Madness without one of its best players after defeating No. 13 Hofstra on Friday. They will face No. 4 Texas Tech on Sunday for a trip to the Sweet 16.
Alabama Crimson Tide’s Aden Holloway during the first half of a game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Thompson-Boling Arena on February 28, 2026 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images)
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But head coach Nate Oats hinted that Holloway was unlikely to return to the team for the second weekend if he got there.
The Crimson Tide entered the tournament as one of the most successful teams in recent memory, winning nine of 11 games entering the tournament.
It’s worth noting that as of June 2024, the NCAA Division I Council removed marijuana from its list of prohibited substances for championship and postseason football.
Holloway is in his third season with the Crimson Tide, returning to the starting role he held during his freshman year in the 2023-24 campaign.
Alabama Crimson Tide guard Aden Holloway speaks with a referee during a game against the Georgia Bulldogs on March 3, 2026, at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Georgia. (Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire)
Holloway shot 48.1% from the field, including 43.8% from 3-point territory, dished out 3.8 assists and grabbed 2.8 rebounds per game.
Pak Gazette’ Scott Thompson contributed to this report.
