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Aden Holloway has been officially reinstated to the Alabama basketball roster, though his return to game action will be delayed. In September, all charges stemming from a spring arrest were dismissed after Holloway completed a six-month pre-trial diversion program. With the legal matter resolved, the path was cleared for his comeback to the Crimson Tide.
However, Holloway will not play in the season opener. According to reports, he is suspended for all three exhibition games against Furman, Ole Miss, and Auburn. He will also miss the first two regular-season contests against Sam Houston and Arkansas State. Holloway is scheduled to be fully reinstated and make his 2026-27 debut on Nov. 9 when Alabama faces Oakland.
Alabama athletics director Greg Byrne commented on the situation to AL.com, per Nick Kelly: "We were disappointed by the choices Aden made, but we have been encouraged by the way he has responded."
Holloway is back with the team, but he isn't set to officially be reinstated until Nov. 9, as reported by Nick Kelly on October 6, 2026.
During the 2025-26 campaign, Holloway was Alabama's second-leading scorer, averaging 16.8 points per game. He was also the team's top 3-point shooter, making 43.8% of his attempts from beyond the arc.
Alabama went 2-1 in the 2026 NCAA Tournament without Holloway. The Crimson Tide defeated Hofstra and Texas Tech to reach the Sweet 16, where they lost to eventual national champion Michigan.
Key Analysis
Holloway's suspension will test Alabama's depth early in the season, but his eventual return provides a significant boost to the backcourt. His scoring ability and perimeter shooting will be crucial for the Crimson Tide's success in the 2026-27 campaign.
Originally reported by saturdaydownsouth.