Alabama Star Guard's NCAA Tournament Status Uncertain

0:00On March 20th, Alabama's star guard Aiden Holloway faces a major setback ahead of the team's NCAA tournament run. The 20-year-old averaged 16.8 points and 3.8 assists per game this season, helping the Crimson Tide earn their sixth. Straight tournament birth. But on March 15th, police searched his Tuscaloosa apartment and found 2.1 pounds of marijuana, leading to his arrest on a class C. Felony Possession Charge, plus failure to affix a tax stamp. Authorities also discovered a rolling tray, promethazine, and cash at the scene. Holloway posted $5,000 bail and was released. But his attorney claims the apartment marijuana was for personal use only and unrelated. To a prior traffic stop, where a small amount was found in his car. Coach Nate Oat says the team is preparing without Holloway for their first round match-up against Hofstra. Holloway has been removed from campus and is under a ban that prevents contact with teammates. So he likely won't play right away even if cleared.

1:00His lawyer expects a meeting with school officials next week to lift the ban. But the preliminary hearing is six weeks out and the full case could. Drag on for over a year. Each charge carries up to 10 years in prison and a $15,000 fine. While Holloway ranks in the top 100 for name, image, and likeness deals, his status remains uncertain as Alabama pushes for their first. National title without one of their top shooters.