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Alabama Guard Aden Holloway Arrested on Felony Marijuana Charges Days Before NCAA Opener

His availability for Friday’s NCAA opener remains unannounced following a police search that led to two felony charges.

Overview

  • Police say the West Alabama Narcotics Task Force searched a Tuscaloosa residence and recovered more than a pound of marijuana, paraphernalia and cash.
  • Holloway, 21, was charged with first-degree possession of marijuana and failure to affix a tax stamp, which outlets report are felonies under Alabama law.
  • He was booked at Tuscaloosa County Jail with bond set at $5,000 and was later no longer listed as an inmate, indicating release on bond, according to USA TODAY Network reporting.
  • Alabama has not issued a public comment on discipline or roster decisions, leaving his status for Friday’s first-round game against No. 13 Hofstra in Tampa unclear.
  • The junior guard is Alabama’s No. 2 scorer at 16.8 points per game and a 43.8% three-point shooter; the possession charge can carry penalties of up to 10 years in prison and a $15,000 fine under state law.