FIBA 2010 FIBA vs Juan Antonio Dixon

The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Player after his A and B samples tested positive for the prohibited substance 19-norandrosterone (metabolite of nandrolone).
The FIBA notified the Player and ordered a provisional suspension. The Player filed a statement in his defence and was heard for the Panel.
The Player stated he took part in a private muscle training programme in the 2009 off-season where he used a supplement suggested to him by his professional trainer. The Player argued this supplement must have been the source of the prohibited substance. Player stated he had no intention to enhance his performance since the completion period would start only 1-2 months after the said trainings.
Considering Player’s statement and the exceptional circumstances the Panel finds the Player’s negligence to be not significant. Therefore the FIBA Disciplinary Panel decides a 1 year period of ineligibility starting from the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 12 February 2010.