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Source: Fox News
Summary
Alabama men’s basketball star Aden Holloway was arrested on a felony drug charge and will miss the NCAA Tournament. Holloway, a 21-year-old sophomore, was arrested on a first-degree Class C felony charge of marijuana possession and failure to affix a tax stamp. The team is preparing to play without him against Hofstra on Friday.
Our Reading
The game followed a familiar script.
Holloway’s suspension just days before March Madness is the latest in a string of off-court issues for the team.
Alabama coach Nate Oats said the team is “preparing to play without” Holloway, who is second on the team in scoring with an average of 16.8 points a game.
This one felt recognizable early, as Holloway’s arrest is just the latest in a series of high-profile incidents involving college athletes.
Alabama will face Hofstra in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, and it’s hard not to wonder how this will impact their performance.
Original Observation: This is the kind of issue that makes you question whether the team is truly ready for the bright lights of March Madness.
