Aden Holloway's status for Alabama unclear after court motion
Aden Holloway was granted a motion on Friday to travel outside the state of Alabama. Still, there are reasons to think he won't play in the Sweet 16.
There was some major news regarding the Aden Holloway saga on Friday. The Alabama guard was granted a motion to travel outside the state by a Tuscaloosa district judge following his March 16 felony arrest for possession of marijuana. However, even with Holloway now being permitted to travel with the team, there are several reasons to believe that Holloway will not suit up for the Crimson Tide in their Sweet 16 showdown against Michigan in Chicago.
In a statement given to CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein, Alabama said that "nothing had changed" with regard to Holloway's status with the team. He did not travel with the Crimson Tide to Chicago for the Sweet 16. An Alabama spokesman tells me the following regarding the news this morning that Aden Holloway was granted the right to travel through an Alabama court: "Nothing has changed with regard to Aden's status with the team.
" The Crimson Tide face Michigan tonight in the Sweet 16. — Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) March 27, 2026 There's also the fact that Holloway was listed as "out" on the NCAA availability report ahead of the game, which could create problems if the Crimson Tide attempted to play him against the Wolverines. Even if he ultimately makes the trip on Friday, it seems unlikely he will suit up.
However, it is possible he could attend the game as a fan. Whether Holloway would play in Sunday's Elite Eight matchup in the event of a Crimson Tide win remains to be seen. Holloway is a major contributor to Alabama's backcourt, averaging 16.