The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Player after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance methylhexaneamine (dimethylpentylamine).
Because of substantial delays between the various authorities involved the Player was notified by FIBA 5 months after the sample collection. Hereafter the Player filed a statement in his defence and was heard for the FIBA Disciplinary Committee.
The Player stated he had used a supplement for several months, recommended by his trainer, in order to shed excess fat. His trainer testified and confirmed his recommendation for the supplement to the Player and was not aware that the supplement could contain a prohibited substance.
The Panel concludes Player acted negligently in his responsibility that no prohibited substance enters his body. He did not research the ingredients of the supplement in detail and did not consult a physician or doctor.
Therefore the FIBA Disciplinary Panel decides a 6 month period of ineligibility. Because of the previous substantial delays the period of ineligibility shall start on 1 January 2012.
