UA Basketball Player Arrested on Drug Charges

0:00Welcome to Birmingham News today, two minutes of news that mattered to Birmingham. University of Alabama men's basketball player Aiden Holloway was arrested on drug charges after a search of his Tuscaloosa home turned up 2.1 pounds of marijuana. The West Alabama narcotics task force executed the warrant on his place on 30th Avenue East on Monday morning. He faces charges of marijuana possession and failure to affix a tax stamp, then got booked into Tuscaloosa County jail on a $5,000 bond. Officers found loose marijuana along with a vacuum sealed bag, packaging materials, and a rolling trade during the search. Court records note some cash was also recovered at the scene. Holloway initially wanted to stay quiet, but mentioned he only smokes. University officials say they are looking into the matter, and if pulled him from campus while student conduct reviews it. Coach Nate Oates announced a suspension, expressing disappointment yet commitment to supporting the player through this. The tax stamp charge stems from handling a controlled substance without the required

1:03state tax. Oates stress the program's standards and how they handle accountability. This situation remains under investigation by the university, with more details expected as they develop. DNN is sponsored by our partner, check out the episode description, press play, put your head down. The sound is already there, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.