Alabama Basketball Star Faces Charges Before Tournament

0:00On March 16th, Alabama basketball star Aiden Holloway faces serious charges after his arrest Monday morning. The 21-year-old guard was nabbed during an narcotics task force raid at a home in Tuscaloosa, where cops found over a pound of marijuana, drug, gear, and cash. He's charged with first-degree marijuana possession and not having a tax stamp, posted $5,000 bond, and walked out of jail by 10. 45am. Earlier this week, Holloway had already been pulled over in a traffic stop, adding to the scrutiny. On the court, though, he's been shining as a starter for the Crimson Tide this season, earning all South East Conference 13 honors back in. March. He wrapped a regular year 14th, and scoring at 16.8 points per game, and eighth and assists with 3.9. Fans and teammates are buzzing about the timing. Just four days before Alabama's number four seed takes on number 13, Hofstra, and the NCAA. Tournaments first round. Holloway's status for

1:01Marshman is remains up in the air, which could shake up the ties line up against an underdog, Pride Squad, making their first. Tourney trip since 2001. Meanwhile, Alabama coach Nate Oates is chasing his sixth straight dance appearance, matting a streak from the 80s that included a vacated run. Hofstra's speedy Clackston brings experience from his playing days there in the late 90s. With the game looming, all eyes stay on Holloway, and how this plays out for Alabama's postseason push.