Alabama Basketball Star Faces Drug Charges

0:00From Durham, this is your March 18th update. Alabama basketball standout Aiden Holloway faces serious trouble after police found 2.1 pounds of marijuana in his Tuscaloosa apartment on Monday. That's just shy of the 2.2-pound mark that triggers a trafficking charge in the state. He's charged with first degree possession, a class C felony that could mean of 10 years in prison and a $15,000 fine plus failure. To fix a tax stamp, officers from the West Alabama narcotics task force went to the apartment and discovered the drugs scattered around, including loose marijuana in the living room, more in his bedroom backpack and suitcase, and a box in a spare room. The total came to 964 grams. Holloway initially wanted to stay silent, but then admitted he only smokes it. The University of Alabama suspended him indefinitely and removed him from campus pending their investigation. Coach Nate Oates expressed disappointment during his radio show, but said the team still supports Holloway and is helping him get assistance.

1:03He posted $5,000 bond and was released soon after. Holloway's lawyer argues there's no evidence of selling and notes his client has no criminal history. The case could take up to 18 months to resolve in court, potentially derailing the 21-year-old's college and NBA dreams, even if it ends, in probation. Meanwhile, the fourth-seated Crimson Tide prepare for their NCAA tournament opener Friday against Hofstra in Tampa without their number two score. Holloway averages 16.8 points per game and leads the team from beyond the arc at 43.1%, leaving them with just nine scholarship players. Dianne is brought to you by our sponsor link in the description. What is cooler than cool? A pillow that plays your sound? It's O-L-I-SoliPillow.com Made in AI