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Alabama Star Aden Holloway Eyes Fall Enrollment Amid Legal Hurdles

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Alabama basketball star Aden Holloway plans to enroll in fall classes and rejoin the team pending legal outcomes after a campus ban reversal. His attorney, Jason Neff, confirmed Holloway’s intent to play next season despite a felony drug possession indictment linked to a 2.1-pound marijuana seizure at his apartment. The arrest before the NCAA tournament disrupted his eligibility, but a recent hearing allowed him to attend classes.

However, a grand jury’s Thursday indictment on charges carrying up to 10 years in prison and a $15,000 fine complicates his future. Neff called the indictment a procedural step, noting Alabama’s slow felony case progression could delay resolution for years. Holloway’s legal team plans to challenge the search warrant’s validity, citing evidence from his trash.

While the team’s Sweet 16 aspirations hinge on his availability, his path to reinstatement remains uncertain.