Alabama Basketball Star Arrested, Faces Drug Charges

0:00On March 16, Alabama basketball star Aiden Holloway faces serious trouble after his arrest on Monday for drug possession charges. Police from the West Alabama narcotics task force searched his home in Tuscaloosa and found more than a pound of marijuana along with drug, paraphernalia and cash. He's charged with first degree possession of marijuana and failure to affix a tax stamp and was held at Tuscaloosa County Jail with bonds set at $5,000. The junior guard has been a key piece for the Crimson Tide this season, serving as their second leading scorer at 16.8 points per game, while shooting nearly 50% from the field. A transfer from Auburn Holloway earned a starting spot this year and hate career highs, including over 40% from three point range. Fans and teammates are left wondering about the fallout as Alabama preps for the NCAA tournament. Post-seated Tide, sitting at 23 wins at 9 losses, faced Hofstra on Friday in the first round

1:00of March Madness in the Midwest, region, coach Nate Oates voiced frustration with the bracket draw, calling it tough but acknowledging their seating. No word yet from Alabama on Holloway status or any team discipline ahead of the game. The program just came off a close 80-79 loss to Ole Miss in the SEC tournament quarter finals last week. With a spotlight on their tournament run, all eyes stay on how the Crimson Tide handles this distraction and pushes forward.