New details emerge on shocking arrest of Alabama star Aden Holloway

(UA Athletics)

More details on the arrest of Crimson Tide basketball star Aden Holloway have been revealed.

According to a story from ALdotcom, police found a little over 2 pounds of marijuana in Holloway’s apartment Monday, including both loose and housed within a vacuum sealed bag.

A rolling tray and packaging material were also found, though his representatives are claiming it was only for personal use.

The drugs were found during the execution of a search warrant.

“What we’ve learned so far, even though it was a large quantity of marijuana, it’s personal use on his part,” Jason Neff, Holloway’s attorney said Tuesday. “Sounds like there’s no evidence of drug distribution or sales.”

The article also cited an agent from the West Alabama Narcotics Task Force in court records, who said that while the junior guard initially said he wanted to remain silent, then would state that he “only smokes.”

Alabama head coach Nate Oats reacted to the news during his radio show on Monday night, saying that while he is disappointed in Holloway and the program has standards to uphold, he is still going to love and support his player in any way he can as the legal process plays out.

The Tide will play on Friday afternoon without Holloway in the lineup in the first round of the NCAA Tournament against Hofstra.

Michael Brauner is a Senior Sports Analyst and Contributing Writer for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @MBraunerWNSP and hear him every weekday morning from 6 to 9 a.m. on “The Opening Kickoff” on WNSP-FM 105.5, available free online.