Will Holloway Play Again For The Crimson Tide?
At this point, it is hard to tell if Holloway will ever wear an Alabama uniform again, but look for him to play in the 2026 NCAA Tournament despite Oats comments. Holloway would have a long haul to overcome this arrest, but isn’t his first run in with the law.
Jason Neff, Holloway’s attorney, told Myron Metcalf of ESPN today that Holloway “Was stopped for reckless driving and given a citation after police also found a small amount of marijuana in his vehicle last week during a traffic stop, days before his arrest.” Neff said he doesn’t believe the two incidents are connected.
Metcalf said that Neff added that he has requested a hearing with school officials to reverse his campus ban — known as an “interim measure” — so he can return to class. Since Alabama is on spring break, a hearing that is typically scheduled a day or two after a request might not happen until next week.
According to Neff, there is no proof that Holloway was selling the marijuana. However, the authorities have said that Holloway did not have a prescription for the promethazine, which was also found in his apartment. Therefore, he could face another charge.
One particular concern that Neff noted is that the state of Alabama moves slowly with felony drug cases. Holloway likely won’t have his preliminary hearing for at least 6 weeks, and it might take 1.5 years for the case to reach its conclusion.
“He has no criminal history,” Neff said. “If he were to plead out or even go to trial, the judge could give him probation. It is a felony. For a 21-year-old man trying to get through college and get to the NBA, a felony issue could be a major issue long term.”
