Alabama Basketball Faces Hofstra Without Holloway

0:00On March 20, Alabama's Crimson Tide Basketball team heads to Tampa, Florida for the 2026 NCAA tournament. They'll start without star guard Aiden Holloway, who's been suspended after an arrest. The number 4 seed faces number 13, Hofstra at 2,015 pm. Central time on Friday, March 20, airing on true TV. Holloway was taken into custody early Monday, March 16, on charges of first degree marijuana possession and failure to affix a tax stamp. Task Force agent seized about 2 pounds of marijuana, along with paraphernalia and some cash during the stop. He's the team's second leading scorer, putting up 16-8 points per game this season, along with solid shooting from the field and beyond the arc. His absence leaves a big hole, especially with his 3.8 assists and nearly 3 rebounds per game. The university quickly removed him from campus and is investigating through its student conduct office. Post-Natalts confirmed the suspension, stressing the program's strict standards for accountability.

1:02Alabama pushes ahead into March Madness shorthanded, focusing on their first round matchup while Holloway awaits a court date.