Alabama’s Aden Holloway accused of ‘drug transactions’: report
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Alabama guard Aden Holloway was arrested Monday for possession of marijuana and allegedly had 2.1 pounds at his home.
Prosecutors said they found evidence of “drug dealing” on his phone, according to ESPN.
“Holloway had smaller bills in his possession, indicative of the sale of narcotics. The marijuana was in individual packaging, from plastic bags to prepackaged marijuana to vacuum-sealed bags,” a complaint states. via ESPN.
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Alabama Crimson Tide guard Aden Holloway (2) reacts to a second-half foul against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Coleman Coliseum. (David Leong/Imagn Images)
He added in the complaint: “People [texted] “They said they would leave with him at the end of the season.”
According to ESPN, police found $400 in the jacket during a search of his home. Citing the search warrant, ESPN said the search, which included examining Holloway’s trash, occurred after police received “complaints.”
But 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 legal proceedings.
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 at 9:48 a.m. Monday morning and later released at 10:45 a.m. Bail was set at $5,000.
Holloway was a key part of Alabama’s success this season, averaging 16.8 points per game as the team’s second-leading scorer. In his last game, a loss to Ole Miss in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals, he gave up 18 points in an 80-79 loss.
No. 4 Alabama moved into 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 spot in the Sweet 16.
Aden Holloway of the Alabama Crimson Tide during the first half of a game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Thompson-Boling Arena on Feb. 28, 2026 in Knoxville, Tenn. (Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images)
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However, head coach Nate Oats hinted that if they get there, Holloway is unlikely to return to the team for the second weekend.
The Crimson Tide entered the tournament as one of the most successful teams in recent memory, winning nine of the 11 games played prior to the tournament.
It is worth noting that, starting in June 2024, the NCAA Division I Council has removed marijuana from the list of prohibited substances for championships and postseason football.
Holloway is in his third season with the Crimson Tide, returning to the starting role he played as a freshman for the 2023-24 season.
Alabama Crimson Tide guard Aden Holloway talks to the referee during the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Stegeman Coliseum on March 3, 2026 in Athens, GA. (Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire)
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Holloway shot 48.1% from the field, including 43.8% from three-point range, while dishing out 3.8 assists and grabbing 2.8 rebounds per game.
Fox News’ Scott Thompson contributed to this report.
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