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Nate Oats maintains Aden Holloway's suspension despite player injuries

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 2:22 AM

Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Nate Oats maintains Aden Holloway's suspension despite player injuries
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Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats affirmed Aden Holloway's five-game suspension, even with player injuries affecting team depth during their exhibition against Furman. Despite three players unavailable due to injuries and illness, Oats opted not to reinstate Holloway, stemming from an earlier marijuana arrest. Oats emphasized the importance of adhering to the suspension policy while expressing confidence in his remaining players. Holloway is expected to return after missing the first five games, with his season debut set for November 9 against Oakland.

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  • •Oats confirmed the five-game suspension follows a March arrest.
  • •Alabama faced limited player availability in the exhibition against Furman.
  • •Oats relied on Qayden Samuels and Amari Allen to manage point guard duties.
  • •Holloway can return to play on November 9 against Oakland.
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Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats explained why he didn't budge on Aden Holloway's suspension despite limited depth at guard.

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