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Aden Holloway suspended to start season for Alabama basketball

Alabama's star recruit Aden Holloway returns but must sit out the season opener after a drug arrest stalls his comeback.

By · Published October 7, 2026  00:42 UTC · Updated October 7, 2026  01:24 UTC

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The suspension takes effect immediately as the Crimson Tide open the season, coming just after the university released its official roster with player numbers, heights and class designations. Yahoo Sports explains that the two‑game ban follows Holloway’s recent drug arrest, which forced him to miss the NCAA tournament that concluded the previous season. The arrest prompted a brief suspension from the program, after which the school reinstated him, allowing him to rejoin the team but imposing the early‑season punishment.

CBS Sports echoes the reinstatement and notes the suspension as the condition for his return to play. Details of the disciplinary terms are thin; while multiple outlets agree on a two‑game suspension, none specify the exact nature of the drug charge or any additional penalties. The New York Times and AL.com focus on the timing, whereas Yahoo Sports mentions the missed tournament but does not detail the arrest.

What remains unknown are any further conditions tied to Holloway’s eligibility and how the early absence might affect Alabama’s season start.

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How long is Aden Holloway's suspension?

He is suspended for the first two regular-season games of the 2026‑27 season, as reported by The New York Times and CBS Sports.

What incident led to the suspension?

A drug arrest that caused him to miss the previous NCAA tournament, noted by Yahoo Sports.

When was Alabama's 2026‑27 basketball roster released?

The official roster was released on October 6, according to 247Sports.

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