Trending Now - Alabama Basketball Star Aden Holloway Linked to Drug Activity
WHO:
Aden Holloway, Alabama guard, age 21
Nate Oats, head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide
Jason Neff, attorney for Aden Holloway
West Alabama Narcotics Task Force
WHAT:
Prosecutors allege that "Holloway had smaller denominations in his possession, which is indicative of narcotic sales."
The marijuana found was in various forms, including "plastic bags, prepackaged marijuana, and vacuum sealed bags."
The complaint states that "people [texted] that they were going to get up with him after the season."
Holloway's attorney, Jason Neff, stated, "In review of the probable cause [search warrant], once this case moves forward, we would challenge the basis of the search with a motion to suppress evidence for the violation of his Fourth Amendment rights."
Holloway has been charged with a Class C felony drug possession charge, which is "not for personal use," and a failure to affix a tax stamp charge, both carrying a maximum sentence of 10 years in jail and a $15,000 fine.
Aden Holloway was arrested for possession of marijuana and charged with first-degree possession of marijuana and failure to affix a tax stamp.
Holloway was found with 2.1 pounds of marijuana in his apartment.
Prosecutors allege that "drug transactions" were found on Holloway's phone.
Holloway had $400 in a jacket during the search of his home.
Holloway averaged 16.8 points per game as the second-leading scorer for Alabama.
Holloway was removed from campus and separated from his team after his arrest.
Holloway posted $5,000 bail and was released from the Tuscaloosa County Jail at 10:45 a.m. on March 20th, 2026.
WHERE:
Tuscaloosa County Jail, Alabama
Alabama Crimson Tide basketball team
WHEN:
Holloway was arrested on March 20th, 2026, at 9:48 a.m. and released at 10:45 a.m. on the same day.
Holloway was arrested on March 20th, 2026, at 9:48 a.m.
Alabama played against Hofstra on March 17th, 2026, in the first round of the NCAA tournament.
Holloway's last game was on March 15th, 2026, against Ole Miss.
WHY:
Police conducted the search after receiving "complaints," although the specifics of the complaints were not detailed in the documents.
Police conducted a search after receiving "complaints" regarding Holloway, although the specifics of the complaints were not detailed.
HOW:
Police searched Holloway's apartment after conducting a "trash pull" and found marijuana and paraphernalia in trash bags with his name on them.
Holloway's attorney stated that the search was unconstitutional and plans to challenge the evidence based on a violation of Fourth Amendment rights.
(UPDATED March 22, 2026 01:34 UTC)
On March 20, 2026, Holloway was arrested at 9:48 a.m. and released just under an hour later, facing serious charges including a Class C felony drug possession and a failure to affix a tax stamp. Prosecutors allege that he had smaller denominations of cash and various forms of marijuana in his possession, which they say indicates narcotic sales, and text messages suggest people were planning to meet with him after the season. Holloway's attorney has indicated plans to challenge the search warrant, claiming a violation of his Fourth Amendment rights.
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(UPDATED March 21, 2026 23:04 UTC)
Aden Holloway, a 21-year-old guard for the Alabama Crimson Tide, was arrested last Monday for possession of marijuana after police found 2.1 pounds in his apartment, along with evidence of alleged drug transactions on his phone. Following his arrest, Holloway was removed from campus and separated from his team, but he posted $5,000 bail and was released from the Tuscaloosa County Jail the next day. His attorney plans to challenge the evidence from the search, claiming it violated Holloway's Fourth Amendment rights.