Source: BroBible
Summary
Alabama basketball player Aden Holloway, 21, was arrested on March 16 for possession of marijuana and failure to affix a tax stamp. Despite new evidence of “drug transactions” on his phone, Holloway continues to refute the charges. His attorney filed a motion for permission to travel, which was granted, allowing Holloway to leave the state of Alabama. This decision has left head coach Nate Oats with a moral dilemma on whether to allow Holloway to play in the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight games.
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The habit of second chances gets a new name.
Aden Holloway’s arrest is a reminder that college athletes are not above the law. The 2.1 pounds of weed found in his apartment is a lot to explain away as “personal consumption.” New evidence of “drug transactions” on his phone doesn’t help his case. His attorney’s motion for permission to travel is a clever move to keep him in the game. Coach Nate Oats has a tough decision to make, and it’s not just about winning games.
College sports: where morals are flexible and second chances are a given.
Author: Evan Null
