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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, indicating narcotics sales. The marijuana was in separate packages, ranging from plastic bags to pre-packaged marijuana to vacuum-sealed bags,” a complaint states via ESPN.
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Alabama Crimson Tide guard Aden Holloway (2) reacts to a called foul during the second half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Coleman Coliseum. (David Leong/Imagn Images)
The complaint added that “people [texted] that they were going to stand up with him after the season.
According to ESPN, police found $400 in a jacket during a search of his home. The search, which included an inspection of Holloway’s trash cans, took place 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 could not use what they found in the court proceeding.
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 and released at 10:45 a.m. His bond was set at $5,000.
Holloway has been 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, an SEC tournament quarterfinal loss to Ole Miss, he gave up 18 points in the 80-79 loss.
No. 4 Alabama advanced to the second round of March Madness without one of its best players after beating No. 13 Hofstra on Friday. They will face No. 4 Texas Tech on Sunday for a trip to 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 February 28, 2026 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images)
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But head coach Nate Oats suggested Holloway was unlikely to return to the team for the second weekend if they get there.
The Crimson Tide entered the tournament as one of the most successful teams in recent times, winning nine of 11 games heading into the tournament.
Of note, in 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 had during his first year in the 2023-24 campaign.
Guard Aden Holloway of the Alabama Crimson Tide speaks to a referee during a game between 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, while dishing out 3.8 assists and grabbing 2.8 rebounds per game.
PK Press Club’ Scott Thompson contributed to this report.
