Alabama transfer addition from Auburn receives preseason recognition

The Auburn transfer committed to Alabama this past offseason.

After transferring to the Alabama Crimson Tide during the offseason, guard Aden Holloway has been ranked among the top sophomores in the country ahead of the 2024-25 season according to analyst Andy Katz.

Holloway, who sits at No. 4, was one of four total players to transfer to the Crimson Tide during this past offseason, coming to Alabama from the SEC rival Auburn Tigers.

A former five-star prospect out of high school, Holloway started in 26-of-35 games for the Tigers a year ago as a freshman in which he averaged 7.3 PPG, 1.5 RPG, and 2.7 APG on 31.8% shooting from the field. Holloway also shot 30.2% from three, as well as 77.4% at the free throw line, and received SEC All-Freshman at the conclusion of the 2023-24 season.

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Now at Alabama, Holloway is set to take the court with the Crimson Tide this season as a key member of the program’s backcourt. Holloway will not start due to the presence of Mark Sears, but is expected to be Alabama’s backup point guard that should play significant minutes.