In January 2009 the Turkish Basketball Federation (TBF) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Player after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substances norandrosterone, noretiocholonolone, methyltestosterone, methandienone and a T/E ratio greater than 4. The TBF notified the Player and ordered a provisional suspension. In April 2009 the TBF Disciplinary Panel decided to impose an eight month suspension and a fine of TRY 4,000.
In June 2009 The Player appealed against the Turkish sanction without success. Hereafter in August 2009 he appealed to the FIBA Disciplinary Panel. He filed a statement in his defence and was heard for the Panel.
The Player did not contest the result of the test and stated he had used pills and ampules that help gaining weight. He did not make any research about the origin of the substances and admitted he had made a big mistake .
The FIBA Disciplinary Panel decides a period of two years ineligibility starting from the day of the provisionally suspension.
