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A Tennessee judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Texas A&M basketball player Josh Holloway, who accused two-time NBA All-Star Ja Morant of punching him during a pickup game at the home of the Memphis Grizzlies guard’s parents in 2022.
According to the Associated Press, Judge Carol Chumney issued an order Monday dismissing the lawsuit filed in Shelby County. A call to Rebecca Adelman, listed as Holloway's attorney in the case, was not immediately returned Thursday.
In her ruling, Chumney said that Morant acted in self-defense and was immune from civil liability in the suit filed by Holloway, who was in high school at the time of the alleged incident. Holloway played the past two seasons for Samford before transferring to the Aggies earlier this month.
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Holloway was 17 at the time of the incident and was invited to play pickup basketball with other people at Morant’s parents' home in July 2022.
An altercation ensued, with Morant allegedly punching Holloway, striking him in the face.
Holloway then sued Morant.
Morant claimed he acted in self-defense after Holloway aggressively threw the basketball at him, hitting him in the face. From there, Morant claimed Holloway bumped him in the chest, balled his fists and got into a fighting stance, prompting Morant to throw the punch.
Holloway, a 6-foot-2 guard from Memphis, Tenn., figures to be a big piece to A&M's basketball program in 2025.
He is following new head coach Bucky McMillan to College Station from Samford after finishing his sophomore season, where he averaged 7.9 points with 2.7 assists and 2.7 steals. He shot 44.3% from the field and 28% from beyond the arc.
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According to the Associated Press, Judge Carol Chumney issued an order Monday dismissing the lawsuit filed in Shelby County. A call to Rebecca Adelman, listed as Holloway's attorney in the case, was not immediately returned Thursday.
In her ruling, Chumney said that Morant acted in self-defense and was immune from civil liability in the suit filed by Holloway, who was in high school at the time of the alleged incident. Holloway played the past two seasons for Samford before transferring to the Aggies earlier this month.
MORE: What Bucky McMillan brings to Texas A&M basketball after Buzz Williams' departure
Holloway was 17 at the time of the incident and was invited to play pickup basketball with other people at Morant’s parents' home in July 2022.
An altercation ensued, with Morant allegedly punching Holloway, striking him in the face.
Holloway then sued Morant.
Morant claimed he acted in self-defense after Holloway aggressively threw the basketball at him, hitting him in the face. From there, Morant claimed Holloway bumped him in the chest, balled his fists and got into a fighting stance, prompting Morant to throw the punch.
Holloway, a 6-foot-2 guard from Memphis, Tenn., figures to be a big piece to A&M's basketball program in 2025.
He is following new head coach Bucky McMillan to College Station from Samford after finishing his sophomore season, where he averaged 7.9 points with 2.7 assists and 2.7 steals. He shot 44.3% from the field and 28% from beyond the arc.
Reach Texas A&M Beat Reporter Tony Catalina via email at [email protected]. Follow the American-Statesman on Facebook and X for more. Your subscription makes work like this possible. Get access to all of our best content with this tremendous offer.
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