Alabama Basketball Star Arrested Before NCAA Tournament

0:00On March 16th, Alabama basketball star Aiden Holloway faces serious trouble just days before the NCAA tournament starts. The junior guard got arrested Monday morning in Tuscaloosa after police searched his place and found more than one pound of marijuana along with cash and other drug items. He's charged with first degree possession and not having a tax stamp and his bond is set at $5,000. Meanwhile, officials from the West Alabama narcotics task force led the raid and Holloway spent time in Tuscaloosa County jail before posting bond. So far, the university and head coach Nate Oates have stayed quiet with no word on any team punishment or his future status. Fans and the program are reeling from the timing as Alabama heads into the postseason as a number four seed. They're set to play Hofstra in the first round on Friday and losing Holloway could shake up their back court. On the floor, the 20-year-old transfer from Auburn averages 16.8 points a game, second on the team.

1:03He's shooting career-best numbers at 48.1% from the field and nearly 44% from three-point range, fueling there. Quick offense alongside Labyrinth-Filan, Jr. Right now, everyone wonders if Holloway suits up or sits out, which could crimp Alabama's scoring punch as March madness heats up. Keep watching for updates on how the tide rolls into the big dance.