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Alabama Enters NCAA Tournament Without Aden Holloway After Felony Marijuana Arrest

The team is leaning on backcourt depth pending a student-conduct hearing.

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An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats smiles during practice, Image 2 shows Aden Holloway of the Alabama Crimson Tide dribbling against Kezza Giffa of the Ole Miss Rebels during a basketball game

Overview

  • Coach Nate Oats said he remains in daily contact with Holloway and emphasized continued support.
  • The West Alabama Narcotics Task Force arrested Holloway on two felony counts after finding about 2.1 pounds of marijuana, and he was removed from campus.
  • Alabama confirmed he will not play this weekend, and there is no timeline for a return as the UA Office of Student Conduct reviews his status.
  • Freshman Amari Allen will shift to more guard duties, and reserve Jalil Bethea is expected to receive additional minutes.
  • The Tide open against Hofstra at 2:15 p.m. CT Friday, with Oats saying they will keep their style and rely on guard depth including Latrell Wrightsell, Labaron Philon and Houston Mallette.