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Before Alabama basketball entered the NCAA Tournament with national title hopes, but those ambitions were quickly dashed when star point guard Aden Holloway was removed from the team on felony drug charges stemming from marijuana possession.
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Holloway missed the NCAA Tournament, where the Crimson Tide lost comfortably to eventual national champion Michigan in the Sweet 16. Ever since their tournament exit, questions have been in the air about Holloway’s status heading into next season and whether he will be able to return to the team.
On Tuesday, a plan was revealed for Holloway to dismiss those felony drug charges and presumably return to Tuscaloosa to play for the Crimson Tide next season. He has entered a second-chance program that, if completed, would see his charges dropped, per Nick Kelly of AL.com.
As a part of the program, Holloway must pay a $1,300 fine, complete 50 hours of community service and pass random drug and alcohol screenings. If he does complete it, the charges will be dismissed.
Holloway also wrote an apology letter for the situation.
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“I stand before you fully committed to moving forward in a positive light and sharing this important lesson to those who come behind,” part of Holloway’s letter read, per Kelly. “I am a good student, competitive athlete, and a good citizen who has never been in any kind of trouble before. I truly appreciate this chance to keep my record clean and continue down the path that God intended for me.”
Holloway was having his best college season in 2025 before he was forced away from the team. In 28 games, he averaged 16.8 points and 3.8 assists per game while shooting nearly 44% from the 3-point line.
With Labaron Philon Jr. off to the NBA after a stellar sophomore season in 2025, getting Holloway back will have major implications on Alabama’s ceiling next season. Nate Oats would love to have a primary ball handler with experience back in the lineup, and getting Holloway back would provide exactly that. With the completion of this program, it appears that option will be back on the table.
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